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4263 messages, Last post on Nov 04, 2009 at 5:29 AM
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Replying to: mastecutor (Jan 05, 2009 10:27 am)
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Replying to: ndeysayau95 (Jan 05, 2009 1:59 pm) Along witht he many headaches pointed up concerning someone swapping the tranny for you, there are a couple of points about pulling a tranny from junk. If the vehicle was wrecked the impact can damage parts inside. There is a lot of weight suspended on the main shaft and it has only a bearing at each end. Also there are bearings between those heavy components, clutch packs, planetary gears, etc. and the main shaft. So, in addition to the possibilities of the main shaft being bent just enough to through it out of balance, there is the possibility of these soft material bearings being dimpled by the impact. They actually are more of a bushing made of material like the connecting rod bearings and depend mostly on the thin layer of oil to stop damage. Ford had a bulletin concerning damage because people failed to use the parking brake. Any incline would put the torque of the wheels into any of the final drive components, that is all solid connections between the wheel and the parking pawl in the transmission. The result was that every last drop of lubricant was being forced from points of bearings resulting in dry starts. Dry starts are very bad and the beginning of wear points that will deteriorate faster than other areas. The bulletin specifically addressed transmissions, but with a little thought you will see this also affects the CV joints on the drive shafts. I'd say it is very important to always use the parking brake. Other than a few of us that found the bulletin on the net, I'm unaware of this info being passed to customers.
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Replying to: e_net_rider (Jan 06, 2009 7:22 am)  . Again thank you for all the information, and I will be sure to let you know what becomes of her. Monique |
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Replying to: mastecutor (Jan 02, 2009 9:44 am) 1 Torque Converter $265 1 EDC Solenoid $97 1 filter $45 1 filter left $15 1 filter rt $21 1 input speed sensor $45 1 solenoid PWM $65 fluid supplement (block) $20 12 quarts ATF Fluid $42 Here are the codes that were listed as well... 90- v cc brake switch input prob. 95- engine stalled 95- shift ratio "A" problem 109 - Internal ECM problem 27- Throttle switch or circuit open 39- torque converter clutch malfunction 56 - input speed circuit problem 52 - defective ecm 70 - intermittent throttle position. All these things were listed and according to the repair order fixed. The total out of pocket expense was $1697. How common or rare is it to have issues with the same parts? Im leaning toward the speed sensor because now she acts as though she wants to shift, but still doesn't. Also forgot to mention previously that I use to get a loud thump when put in reverse but since I drained fluid and replaced it has disappeared. Would you happen to know how difficult it is to change the speed sensor? I went and purchased another, hoping to be able to resolve it this way and avoid the costly labor at the shop. I really need a manual on this car and no one seems to have one other than the dealer. Your help is greatly appreciated! It actually keeps me from giving up on her... she is expensive, but when she is up and running wow the comfort & reliabilty is well worth the expense.
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I know absolutely nothing about cars... lol... i just bought my 1997 aurora from a friend... I had been envying her for a while... as a 17 year old would... i bought it from her because she offered it to me for $850... its fully loaded...cd changer...power windows/locks/sun/moonroof/...heated seats...everything... well i bought it from her knowing that the power steering unit was out... having known it went out completely once before... i turn the steering wheel, and it turns but the tires don't turn with it... i took it to the place who fixed it for her the first time and he said that he didn't want to fix it again because he didn't know what caused it to happen a second time... then i called another place and they said that they didn't want to even look at it... because its an AURORA... I thought to myself... YOU HAVE TO BE KIDDING ME... I remember the guy saying at the place who fixed it the first time... its the rack and pinion... and I personally have no idea what that means... can anyone help me so i can better know what I am talking about... I know this was a long story just to get to a point that wasn't that important to the rest of the story... but PLEASE HELP ME???
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Replying to: d_stenulson (Jan 14, 2009 2:15 am) I suggest you find a non-dealer shop that works on Cadillacs. If they work on Caddies they will work on the Aurora. You may be better off selling the car and picking yourself up a less complicated more reliable car. This is too complicated and way too expensive your your young pocket book. Just being honest and trying to cut your losses. If you can dodge a ball you can dodge a wrench. You just got hit by a wrench and a wench.
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Replying to: mastecutor (Jan 14, 2009 8:01 am) |
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Replying to: aurand210 (May 15, 2008 12:42 pm) 
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