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Get on one of those boards and pose your question. Someone will have a suggestion.
They helped Rocket88 with Pine Tar removal off of his wood console.
Also. Regarding the alarm. I don't think the 95's have one. However, there's a light on the dash of mine that reads "security" when I first turn the car on. Anyone know what this is for?
Thanks.
Does the security light blink when you get out of the car? If so, it means it isn't armed. If you use the power locks (or the key fob) to lock the car, it should turn solid. This means it's armed. You can test it by turning the car off, open the door to get out, lock the car with the power locks, but don't actually get out. Close the door and wait a minute. Then unlock the car manually and open the door. The alarm should go off. To disarm it, use your key in the door (not ignition) and unlock the door.
If it doesn't blink when leaving, then I guess it doesn't work or something. I'd be surprised if they didn't put it on the Aurora, though. Especially if they bothered to have the light... I suspect you just aren't familiar with it, or perhaps they forgot to put it in the owner's manual. By 1995, even more pedestrian GM cars had it. (My friends 89 IROC, and my Mom's old 95 Bonnie had it, as did my 87 Vette. My 87 Celebrity even had it as an option).
You all really ought to try www.mygmlink.com as they have an online owner's manual and a lot of other FAQs and info. It's pretty neat.
Hey, where would I look up the tool I mentioned in the aftermarket/perf. thread? J36346. I tried gmpartsdirect.com and it didn't work. I also tried ACDelco's cross-referece, but didn't really expect that to work. Thanks for any info!
The 1995 Aurora is incapable of honking the horn upon door lock without the security system installed.
The security light on the dash is for the PASS key system. It turns on briefly at different times, but when on solid indicates that there may be a PASS key fault of some sort. That is the only function of the security light in the 1995 Aurora.
Hope that clears things up for everyone.
One my Dad's quotes:
" It is always in your best interests to keep ALL of the women in your life HAPPY"...
3000 posts... Impressive. It doesnt' seem like that long ago I was reading through the old ones (less than 2000 thankfully) as I awaited delivery of my 2002 (also delivered in October). Now it almost has 10,000 miles on it... Still looks brand new, though, and hopefully will for many more miles.
For all of us being car nuts, I'm surprised the performance board only has like 50 posts. I guess the sedan board is where it's at.
Sounds like a good idea. I wonder if it would be possible to wire the chirper into the switched side of the remote's receiver (wherever that is...) -- then perhaps it would only chirp upon remote activation.
I don't know if this is possible -- I'm just guessing -- since I don't have a factory manual or wiring diagram for the Aurora. But it seems that there would have to be a 12v output from the receiver that goes to the door locks since that and the trunk release are the ONLY functions of the remote on the 1995 model.
If you have any sucess, be sure to post back and let all us poor 1995 owners know how to do it!
Thanks,
Jim
It is a GM alarm and has the little red light on the dash.
As for content, not everything that was standard on the 4.0 was on the 3.5. If you are happy with the content, then that's fine. However, if you think it has certain features because people here mentioned them, then you might want to double-check it.
A number of people at my work have 3.5 Intrigues and they've been trouble free.
It's true that everything that's on the 4.0 isn't on the 3.5, but if one looks around long enough a loaded one will come along.
Lack of seat heaters and dual climate controls won't be a deal breaker, but no sunroof is. I'm surprised how many Auroras don't have one, considering the price point.
Power isn't really an issue since my wife's coming out of a Cavalier... going to a 3.5 Aurora is a huge leap upscale.
I LOVE IT !!
The thing about the Classic to remember is that at the time it was the most tech heavy car on the road. Many things on current GM cars, such as the chasis, originated with the Classic.
The positive side of the technology is the ride, comfort and gadgets. The negative side is that it can cost to repair the car.
No car is perfect (not even L-Xus). The classic tends not to handle as well as the Y2K models. The car is heavey, so it is not an off the line car, or a cornering car. Because the Northstar is now over 7 years old, there are 6cyn cars with greater horse power than the Classic or the Y2K's.
The Classic tends to need TLC, but most performance cars fall into this category.
The real question is: "Do I like the car enough to put up with its 'personality'?" When the car works the way it is supposed to (which is MOST of the time), it is motoring heaven.
If you drive to get from point A to point B, then don't spend the money on the Aurora, the Toyota Echo will do that. If you enjoy the ride, performance, environment and American metal then the best choice is . . . .
Henri
I LOVE IT !!
The thing about the Classic to remember is that at the time it was the most tech heavy car on the road. Many things on current GM cars, such as the chasis, originated with the Classic.
The positive side of the technology is the ride, comfort and gadgets. The negative side is that it can cost to repair the car.
No car is perfect (not even L-Xus). The classic tends not to handle as well as the Y2K models. The car is heavey, so it is not an off the line car, or a cornering car. Because the Northstar is now over 7 years old, there are 6cyn cars with greater horse power than the Classic or the Y2K's.
The Classic tends to need TLC, but most performance cars fall into this category.
The real question is: "Do I like the car enough to put up with its 'personality'?" When the car works the way it is supposed to (which is MOST of the time), it is motoring heaven.
If you drive to get from point A to point B, then don't spend the money on the Aurora, the Toyota Echo will do that. If you enjoy the ride, performance, environment and American metal then the best choice is . . . .
Henri
Read these reviews... 2001 and 2002
My car runs so much better. I thought it was the FPR that was causing the hesitation but it must of been a plug/wire.
To make a very long story short... I went to little vacation with 3 other friends on thier crotch rockets and I in my Aurora. We ended up meeting up with 14 other bikes and going on a cruise on some country roads. A guy driving a firebird and I were the only cars with these guys. I never got behind and even ended up passing the Firebird. When parked and everyone got out and talked. The firebird owner asked what I had in my car to keep up with him and told him. He said he didn't know these cars were so fast and able to take corners like that.
On the way home got my governor to of off a couple of times. Trying to keep up with 3 gsx 600's was actually pretty fun )
Soooo... I put an american flag plate on the front after 9/11 and I've been living with it. However, I will be getting the hood and bumper painted soon and will have the body shop repair the bumper holes then.
I also discovered a new gadget, I love to discover new gadets, when you move the visor over to block the sun from the side windows (and apparently screw up the wiring...nice to know this now after I moved that visor around a jillion times!) that little dinky visor that folds down for the front (you know the one that is under the regular visor) any way I always thought it was way to small...well I'm driving along and checking it out and loandbehold there is a piece that slides out of it and makes it longer...reaches clear to the drivers door...yes I knew about the slider on the main visor, but DUDES!...there's one on the hidden visor too... 8 months into this car and still finding toys. too cool!
the car was built in March of 2000. It had 10,500 miles on it and I paid $21,500. It had no sunroof and the warranty was for 36,000 or 3 years which leaves one year left on the warranty. However I have a mechanic who I have used for the last 20 years and I have great trust in him. The thinks the 3.5 will be far more trouble free than the 4.0.
The car did not have a sunroof. Since my wife thinks a sunroof is absolutely necessary I had one installed for $1050.
It is a beautiful automobile with a great ride and I think I got a decent deal.
Did you have to go behind the bumper to remove the bracket? How big are the holes in the bumper?
I just hate the stupid thing and would like to get rid of it. Sigh.
Could the holes be covered by the same pieceproduct that is used to cover holes in trunks when spoilers are removed? I've seen these somewher eon the net. I'll do a little more research.
I thought about having a license plate made. They air brush them at the local fair. I was thinking of having an aurora symbol made on one. I was going to do this last year but completly forgot.
I do remember someone posting several months ago that said their dealer had some color-coated plugs that he uses to cover the holes and I'm sure they would look fine. Mine was damaged by a front-end bump before I got the car that tore a quarter-sized hole at one of the mounting holes in the bumper. My only recourse is to either leave the frame on or repair the bumper.
A fairly late build date of March 2001 insured that there was a center tether point in the rear seat for an infant seat... I think some early builds did not have this. Some early reviewers groused about the fit and finish (not an issue on my car - perfect), and about the a/c knobs being too easy to turn (again, a non-issue for me, it just takes some getting used to - it actually gives the dash a kind of refined feeling), and about the headlight pattern off to the side of the vehicle (picky,picky,picky - I guess these guys have to do something for a living.) It's quiet, it's an entry level luxury car (it's not a $50,000 Lexus - you have to be happy with the price range you've chosen), it's pretty in an American kind of way (vs. the Lincoln LS - kind of Euro-styled). The 3.5 has sufficient power to climb the mild mountain grades in western North Carolina at 75+ mph, and probably faster, if I dared.
I've got 23,000 miles since taking delivery of my new Aurora in April 2001. (Be prepared for more road time - - I never put on more than 15,000 miles in a year before.) Maintenance has included two burned out bulbs (replaced under warranty), regular oil changes with Mobil 1, a very occasional power steering unit moan that the dealer and I haven't been able to identify and address, yet - I don't think it's a major issue, and finally, replacement of a crankshaft position sensor (under warranty). I've never been stranded, never been towed, and I've always smiled each time I strap into the silver princess.
Ken
There is also a chart on oil capacity. I remeber a ways back when I first changed my oil, I noticed that putting in the 7 quarts (6.5 in the crank, .5 in the filter) wasn't cutting it. A bunch of people here said it really takes 8 quarts total (and they were right). The chart in the Techlink confirms that the crankcase of the Olds 4.0L holds 7.5 quarts, so add in the .5 quarts in the filter and it indeed takes 8 quarts...
There is also something about the center high mounted stop light falling down in 2001-2002 Auroras.
1. The remote entry works very sporadically. I have already replaced the battery, so its not that. Sometimes it takes up to 3 clicks to unlock the front door, up to 5 time to unlock the rear. With my Aurora I was able to open the drivers door from 50 feet away. It appears that there is some directionality, but I can't figure this thing out.
2. Sometimes while playing a CD there is a static sound, like the drift of FM radio. I could understand FM drift, but not from a CD!
BTW, I called Corsa about a new exhaust. They give the STS about 22 more HP and about 19 ft/lbs more torque. The cost is $999. My local Caddy dealer said they weren't interested in the so I am pursuing a private shop. The one thing I learned is that it doesn't pay to have a local guy fabricate one, because it will unlikely have the sound deadening qualities of a Corsa, which is a higher-tech, engineered solution.
Thanks.
Aurorabill
I'm happy to hear your problem was plugs/wires and not the FPR. Ironically when my Aurora started to be hard to start, I first thought of spark plugs. Then after reading several posts on FPR problems, I realized that more closely fit my symptoms. Since replacing the FPR eight days ago, the motor has started right away as it used to.
Why did you decide to go with Bosch plugs/wires as opposed to AC/Delco? Not being critical, I am curious as I am shopping for same because I know I will need to replace them soon.
I had an intermittent problem with my remote entry transmitter, too. I have no idea if your STS transmitter is built the same as the Aurora's. The problem was that the circular spring that holds the battery and is connected to the circuit board in two places with small pins came loose from the circuit path; the solder connections broke. It wasn't obvious at first because there was enough mechanical "grip" to hold the spring in place, but it wasn't making a reliable electrical connection. I resoldered it with a small soldering pencil, and it has worked flawlessly since then.
As for why I chose Bosch over AC Delco, I dont really have an answer. The Bosch Platinum 2's were a little more $ so I thought they would be superior. They also have a guarentee that if you cant notice a difference then they will refund your money. I noticed a big differece but mainly because I had a bad plug/wire. I don't really like getting AC Delco parts if there is another brand name availible. just the way I am I guess.
Sorry, I just couldn't let that one go. It sure sounded funny in your post.
Why don't you like ACDelco? Actually, I always try to get ACDelco parts when I can. I hate how hard it is to find ACDelco Dexron III anymore. I much prefer it to Quaker State or some other crap. I guess I figure that for a lot of things, the ACDelco part was made specifically for the car (like Dexron III which is a standard GM developed). Sometimes with non-OEM's, the part they recommend is some part they sell anyways but will probably do the trick. I've definitely had spark plugs burn up or arc away in short order. It wasn't because they weren't the type specified by the maker for my car, but rather because it was the wrong maker...
wingnut396, 800watt is always posting. Check the GMForums too. I think he has recieved at least part of his order (he was drooling over the throttle body on GMForums) but is waiting to try to get a baseline dyno run before putting it all on.
To me it seems like ACDelco makes cheap stuff. I've had 3 ACDelco alternators go bad in an old Corsica I had, the ACDelco plugs in my Aurora are supposed to go to 100,000miles but that wasn't even close, the plug wires in my Aurora were pretty bad, I would of though they would outlast the plugs. Im probably being too judgemental but I've had better sucess when I didnt go with ACDelco.
"You get what you pay for."
Actually, I don't quite see the appeal of 100,000 mile tune-ups. Spark plugs aren't particularly expensive, and if non platinum plugs can provide better spark, I'd rather change them a few times. Erosion from the sparking isn't the only hazard to plugs anyway. They get fouled up from the combustion process and platinum won't prevent that. Plus, I don't think there has been much change in wire technology, and they usually last about 60,000 miles or so.
Matrix, did you try non-ACDelco alternators in the Corsica too? I've found the non-ACDelco parts like an alternator tend to have bearing problems and such before the alternator itself even has time to die. Personally, I think that's worse because it can damage other components by burning up the belt. I'm not begruding you your non-ACDelco stuff, I'm just curious. I have noticed there are better performance plug wires out there than ACDelco, but they also tend to cause more interference with the radio.
Will I notice the difference?