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#5768 of 5865 Re: HELP PLEASE!!! Think of buying a '96 Aurora [melanievance] by joe600 Feb 01, 2007 (9:00 am)
Replying to: melanievance (Jan 24, 2007 10:26 am) I had the same problem with my 95.It is the key reader that is going bad.Pretty easy to change,not to pricy.
#5769 of 5865 Re: HELP PLEASE!!! Think of buying a '96 Aurora [pegasusthunder] by joe600 Feb 01, 2007 (9:13 am)
Replying to: pegasusthunder (Jan 25, 2007 10:21 pm) There is a seperate reader where the key goes in ,it reads the ohms of the key.I hav replaced a few of these already on other peoples auroras.You should get a new key with the reader .The parts department can read the ohms of your key and get it all matched up.You can also read the ohms yourself if you have a dvom. Replies to this message: imidazol97 (Feb 01, 2007 5:43 pm)
#5770 of 5865 doorlocks by joe600 Feb 01, 2007 (9:39 am)
My doorlocks go crazy when i plug the relay back in.Any ideas about it.
#5771 of 5865 Re: HELP PLEASE!!! Think of buying a '96 Aurora [joe600] by imidazol97 Feb 01, 2007 (5:43 pm)
Replying to: joe600 (Feb 01, 2007 9:13 am) Does Aurora use the VATS system like on H-body cars around 1998. The key resistor gets read by a small circuit box which then sends a signal to the Powertrain control module (computer) which allows the starter to crank and the injectors to inject since the key has the right resistance read. The prongs in the lock cylinder don't make good contact or the wires in the column connecting those prongs to the smll circuit box (theft deterrent module may be the name?) break partly changing the resistance.   On some leSabres and others people have cut the wires at the base of the column and insert resistors to approximate the key resistance. The theft deterrent module always gets the right reading and allows the starter to work.   Does this work on the Aurora?
#5772 of 5865 your 96 aurora by joe600 Feb 02, 2007 (6:39 am)
Yes sir it has the vats system.The wires go from the key reader into the anti-theft module,and yes they can break too.That is what was wrong with my aurora.They sell a bypass kit for it at advance auto.This way you do not have to replace the reader.I have never heard of putting a resistor in between the two wires,i guess that would work
#5773 of 5865 my charging system by joe600 Feb 02, 2007 (6:45 am)
Today i started my car up and it said check charging system.I put the dic on battery voltage and it read 11.8 volts (fluctuating).after a minute or two it went right back up to normal.If it does it and i shut the car off and then back on it is normal to.I have'nt checked the alternator in it yet just wanted to see if anyone came across this problem before.Please let me know.
#5774 of 5865 re: Car turnover [sampson6] by imidazol97 Feb 02, 2007 (8:57 am)
Replying to: sampson6 (Jan 30, 2007 7:11 am) You can try cleaning the contacts n the key with a rubber pencil eraser and try dipping it in alcohol and inserting it to clean the contacts inside the key cylinder that rub the key resistor.   Read this for an easy fix by putting in a resistor, group of resistors, to replace the key reading resistor. Click here for info   I have another link if you wish to email me about replacing the resistor at the module that reads it. You're working with large diameter wires and not upside down under the steering column finding the right two tiny wires inside a tube that is a normal wire size.   Odd thing is some cars go into a failure mode where the theft deterrent module assumes it's doing something wrong and not getting the right reading and quits blocking the starts. No resistors needed. my email is written in my profile. Click on my name in the post.
#5775 of 5865 my 95 aurora,NEED HELP DESPERATE,PLEASE by joe600 Feb 03, 2007 (1:10 pm)
Hey everybody i posted a couple of messages but have had no response'e yet.The # are 5767,5770,5774.If anyone has any ideas for me i would greatly appreciate it.This is my baby and want to keep it that way.I live in buffalo so it is just to cold to go out and mess with it outside in 14 degree weather.I am a mechanis my self but unemployed,my dealership just shut down because the owner sold to be flattened. I am supposed to go to my buddy's shop next week,but i would like to know or have an idea what i am looking at to be fixed.Thank you for your time and patience,would be sooooo greatful and thankful. JOE Replies to this message: imidazol97 (Feb 04, 2007 2:05 pm)
#5776 of 5865 Classic vs. Next Generation by Henry Feb 04, 2007 (1:35 pm)
Well I finally put the books side by side and came up with the following:                          next gen. classic Headroom front/back 38.6/37.7 38.4/36.9 legroom front/back 42.5/38.0 42.6/38.4 shoulder f/b 58.9/58.4 57.9/57.9 hiproom f/b 55.4/56.1 55.1/55.8   fuel tank 17.5 20.0* trunk capacity 14.9 16.1   wheel base 112.2 113.8 overall length 199.3 205.4 width 72.9 74.4 height 56.7 55.4 curb weight 3803 3967 turning diameter 40.0 41.0   * This was listed as the fuel capacity as opposed to the fuel tank size. I don't know if there is a difference between how the measurements were made.   I realize that I may the only one that cares about this stuff at this point. But I thought I would post it. Replies to this message: Henry (Feb 04, 2007 2:03 pm)
#5777 of 5865 Re: Classic vs. Next Generation [Henry] by Henry Feb 04, 2007 (2:03 pm)
Replying to: Henry (Feb 04, 2007 1:35 pm) I could not format my posting into columns, hence all of the emotion icons. Also, I thought the legroom was less in the 2003 vs. the 1995. But i think there is more to it than a .1 inch difference.   The fuel tank size difference would account for the longer cruising distance of the Classic over the 2000's. However, I have a clear memnory of the classic fuel tank being 18.5 gallons and not 20.   I got the 20 gallons form the 1995 sales broshure. Do any Classic owners have a different figure for their years?   Henri

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