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Replying to: aurand210 (May 15, 2008 12:42 pm) 
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I recently had the message appear "Gas Cap Off" message appear. I double checked the gas cap and it clicked for me I made sure it was on tight cleaned out dirt then the engine light came on. I read that the engine light will come on if the DIC shows "Gas Cap Off". I also read to replace the gas cap because the rubber lining in the gas cap get old and needs to be replaced. Sure enough all was true. I replaced the Gas cap with a new at $9.00 at NAPA Auto Store and they also let me borrow a machine for free that you hook up to the car and gives you the codes for the "check engine" light. Sure enough the code read some "emissions" and some other code I reset the codes and I was good to go, no more "check engine light" and no more DIC code..........I did it all by myself at a cost of $9.00 YAY!!
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Replying to: d_stenulson (Jan 14, 2009 8:43 pm) good luck,
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Replying to: aurand210 (Jan 16, 2009 7:13 am) The battery's in these cars are usually good for the full life, 6-7years. Having the battery in the back seat away from the thermal variations of the engine increase the battery life by two fold. Problem is these suckers run 150-200 bucks depending on your local dealers price. It's AC DElphi (Delco) or nothing. RT
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Replying to: aurand210 (Jan 16, 2009 7:22 am) |
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Replying to: mastecutor (Jan 16, 2009 7:30 am)
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Replying to: pscheid (Jan 16, 2009 1:02 pm) That being said, 10 years is pretty incredible! However, I think your pushing it by letting your battery levels go so low . Warning this is a GM, very very sensitive to electrical bugs/problems. Your quite a risk taker. Me... I dont like to ride the fence, too hard on the back side. |
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Replying to: mastecutor (Jan 16, 2009 7:27 am)
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Replying to: d_stenulson (Jan 18, 2009 11:42 pm) Enjoy the ride. |
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Replying to: d_stenulson (Jan 14, 2009 8:43 pm) You and I have a similar scenario.... I got mine from a family member for $1000, and when I got it there was an exisisting problem with overheating. Thought it would be a simple fix (thermostat, water pump) but there was more to it then that. I've had the car for almost 2 years now and have put more into it then what I paid, one repair alone cost me $1697.00 and once again she is sitting in my driveway and I am asking my fellow Aurorians here on the forum questions... look at posts #4063 thru 4071 (those are all me, and one shows a breakdown in repairs). What I'm actually trying to say to you is have the car FULLY inspected by someone that knows Aurora's. You have a power steering issue right now, but there could be something else leading to the problem since it has been repaired once. You are young, and there are a lot of other things you can do with your money (school, etc) besides put it into a car that you may soon decide you no longer want. Again, it is an awesome car, but the maintenance is $$$$ if you can understand what I mean. Not trying to discourage you, I mean I have so many times wanted to throw the towel in on mine but here she still sits... For this car you have to keep a piggy bank. lol Good luck to you, and Happier Aurora days to you!  Monique
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