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I can't say for sure if worn rod ends give the same symptoms as bad strut bearings. I have replaced my front struts with the KYBs (around two years ago), and was able to inspect the bearings at that time. They did not look to be needing a replacement. I would say if you're still hearing some noise up front, give them a quick test to find out for sure.
The way I tested the tie rods was to have someone turn the wheel back and forth while I put my hand right on the steering linkages. You could feel how the tie rod would jerk slightly when moved back and forth. One strange thing is that I also tested them another way, with car jacked up and the weight off the wheels. I tried to move the tire back and forth with my hands. This test resulted in no play or noise, yet the rod end was bad.
Any questions, feel free to ask.
Good luck
Pete
Any thoughts would be appreciated! Thanks.
Do you know of a source that describes problems with the mutifunction switch causing the headlights and parking lights to flash on and off?
I have a 1996 Aurora that the dealer replaced the mutifunction switch to address a problem with the head lights and parking lights flashing. It's three years later now and the same problem has occurred again. The multifunction switch is very expensive to replace, so I was trying to find out if some other component could also be causing this problem?
Thank you,
Dale
Les
Does everyone have a rest button on their car alarm?
I am located in Winnipeg and just bought a 2002 Aurora 3.5
Took it for a 2000K trip last week to Regina etc. and everything seems to be fine except for two things.
First when it was very cold and when I started it I heard the famous engine knock for a few seconds but I found out this is
"normal" but seems still odd to me however it has not done it since. (parked underground)
Second the shift indicator lite on the center console seems to be burned out and from what I can find out their seems to be a way to take the cover of and is covered in a TSB.
Can you give me any help in this? TIA Jake
Hold the ON/OFF button on the DIC (Driver Information Center) for about 3 seconds or so and it should switch back.
Good Luck. Jake
Father of a friend is looking for an '02 or '03 V-8 Aurora. He's noticed the clunking/popping from the steering on turns. I know this is the intermediate steering shaft (a common problem on the Aurora, Bonneville, LeSabre, Impala, et. al.), and that the GM-recommended fix is a lube kit which lubricates the ISS. I have heard that this problem returns after some set of miles. Anyone have any experience with this? Was there ever a revised ISS which didn't have this recurring problem?
Thanks, in advance, for any info,
--Robert
Fog Lamp Bulb Replacement - Front
Replacement Procedure
Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
Remove the air deflector.
Disconnect the electrical connector from the back of the bulb.
Remove the fog lamp bulb from the lamp housing by turning 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
Installation Procedure
Install the fog lamp bulb into the lamp housing by turning 1/4 turn clockwise.
Connect the electrical connector.
Install the air deflector.
Lower the vehicle.
John
2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
Anyone know a place to get all the rubber elbows for the car? My PCV line has both elbows are cracked/leaking and the rubber piece (also, anyone know what it is??) on top of the TB is cracked/leaking.
My 95 aurora lost the illumination of the instrument panel and the driver information center lights go of when headlights come on.
I have check fuses also. I believe this all happened when ipushed the eject button on the stereo.
Any info would be appreciated.
2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech, 2006 Acura TL w/nav
Javs
I wonder if there is an explanation???
Shhhhhhhh. I dont want the car to hear me, it might "remember" and do it again.
Henri
Les
Is it possible there's a crack in the radiator that's only exhibited at higher speeds/pressures? That wouldn't be uncommon.
Does your car have the orange Dex-Cool or the older green coolant in it? Lots of early NorthStars with the green coolant had head gasket issues. Dex-Cool (which must be changed frequently, don't follow the extended life recommendations) plus the crushed walnut pellets/seal tabs are a Really Good Idea.
--Robert
Make sure the vent tubes are hooked up! Unvented battery fumes = fire/explosion risk.
--Robert
Brandon
Les
I'm very interested in the answer to your question. The driver seat in my '97 will not go forward; it went all the way back and is now "stuck" there. Because it's all the way back, I cannot access the fasteners to remove the seat. According to the service manual, there is a diagnostic connector under the seat, but so far I have not been able to find it. The space under the seat is quite limited even with the seat moved as high as it will go.
Les
Phil