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92 Deville Electrical Problem
by chrisk2
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Nov 11, 2005 (7:24 am)
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I have a 92 Coupe Deville with a big problem. My check engine light keeps coming on and the dash lights flash on and off. Also, if my car sits for to long the battery drains. I had a new battery and battery cables put on but I still have the same problem. Also, at times the heater comes on and I can't turn it off. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Re: 92 Deville Electrical Problem [chrisk2]
by joe771476
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Nov 26, 2005 (11:40 am)
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Replying to: chrisk2 (Nov 11, 2005 7:24 am)
Don't worry about the "check engine" light! Do you have coolant filled? Do you have oil filled? Does the car start and get up to speed? If so, don't worry! Those lights were designed to get the average moron into the dealership garage so they can whack you $300 just to analyze the "problem." And then they fix the problem that really didn't exist in the first place for another $800!Trust me, I sold aftermarket auto parts and hung around independent garages (where you should go, by the way)and heard the horror stories!
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Re: 92 Deville Electrical Problem [chrisk2]
by 92marondeville
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Jan 12, 2006 (1:00 pm)
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Replying to: chrisk2 (Nov 11, 2005 7:24 am)
I had the same problem with my 92 caddy,I changed thee alternater,and after that know problem.
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check engine soon light
by sarge2003
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Nov 15, 2005 (2:51 pm)
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My 1995 Deville has a pinging noise only when accelerating. It has 168,000 miles on it. It is not getting as good of gas mileage as it used to. The check engine soon light came on for about 25 miles then went off. About 400 miles later it came on and has stayed on for 300 miles now. I get code 48.
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Re: check engine soon light [sarge2003]
by alcan
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Nov 16, 2005 (7:25 pm)
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Replying to: sarge2003 (Nov 15, 2005 2:51 pm)
It sounds like an EGR system fault. What's the engine code (8th digit in the VIN)?
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Re:1995 DEVILLE / ride control message
by rabinc1
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Nov 17, 2005 (3:30 pm)
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I own a 1995 Deville, that has the message Check Ride Control, or something of this nature, come up on the dash panel screen. Has anyone else had this message show up. And if so, what is the fix, and approx. cost? What is the seriousnes if left unrepaired?
Thanks
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Re:1995 DEVILLE / ride control message [rabinc1]
by sarge2003
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Nov 18, 2005 (11:39 am)
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Replying to: rabinc1 (Nov 17, 2005 3:30 pm)
I have had that message for quite some time now. It came up after working on the brakes. I have been told that it is around $400 to have it fixed but it is not serious to leave it as is. Others have told me they have the same message on their car also.
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Re:1995 DEVILLE / ride control message [rabinc1]
by terclo
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Jul 09, 2006 (4:47 pm)
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Replying to: rabinc1 (Nov 17, 2005 3:30 pm)
I HAD THE SAME TROUBLE THAT YOU HAVE. WHAT IS GOING ON IS THAT THE SHOCKS ARE BAD IN EITHER THE REAR OR THE FRONT. WHAT YOU WILL HAVE TO DO IT REPLACE THE AIRRIDE SHOCKS. HOWEVER, THE REPLACEMENT SHOCKS COST $506.00. THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT YOU CAN REPLACE THEM WITH ANY AIRRIDE SHOCK THAT YOU WISH (AFTERMARKET SHOCKS) WHICH WILL COST ABOUT $85.00. ALL THAT HAPPENS IS THAT THE MESSAGE WILL COME UP ON YOUR MESSAGE READOUT INSIDE, BUT THEN ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS HIT THE INFORMATION BAR EACH TIME YOU START THE CAR. IT IS VERY SIMPLE. THE HOOKUP TO THE AIRRIDE SHOCKS TO THE COMPUTER IS NOT REQUIRED ON THE COMPUTER AND WILL NOT INTERFERE WITH THE CAR'S PERFORMANCE. I HAD THIS PROBLEM AND SOLVED IT. TERCLO
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Re:1995 DEVILLE / ride control message [terclo]
by smoogies
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Jul 21, 2006 (6:51 am)
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Replying to: terclo (Jul 09, 2006 4:47 pm)
Hello I was looking for info about the Service Ride Control msg and I read yours. I knew the rear shocks had to be replaced but we could only find new ones for $1000. The used ones we purchased were wrong. You said you could use aftermarket ones. Could you tell me the name brande of the ones you boguth so I can purchase them. We've bought several now and I need to be sure I'm getting the right ones. Thanks so much.
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Re:1995 DEVILLE / ride control message [smoogies]
by terclo
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Jul 21, 2006 (9:11 pm)
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Replying to: smoogies (Jul 21, 2006 6:51 am)
HI. IN RESPONSE TO YOUR QUERY. I BELIEVE THAT I USED AUTO ZONE OR ONE OF THE CHEAPER OUTLET STORES. GOING TO THE DEALER IS NOT UP FOR OPTION, WAY TO EXPENSIVE. ALL THAT IS REQUIRED IS A GOOD RIDING AIR SHOCK, MAYBE IN THE 75.00 TO 150.00 DOLLAR AREA. YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO DOWNLOAD A PICTURE OF THE SHOCK OFF INTERNET AND THIS WILL GIVE THE GUY AT THE STORE SOME IDEA AS TO WHAT YOU WANT. ALSO, HE SHOULD BE ABLE TO CROSS REFERENCE IN HIS BOOKS AND FIX YOU UP WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM. ONE THING YOU MUST REMEMBER IS THAT THE SHOCK YOU ARE REPLACING NEED NOT BE THE EXACT ONE THAT IS ALREADY THERE. JUST GET A GOOD RIDING AIR SHOCK OF ANY BRAND. HOPE THIS HELPS YA. REGARDS, TERRY. ONE MORE THING. THERE IS NO REPLACEMENT FOR THE SHOCK THAT WILL HOOK UP TO YOUR COMPUTER IN THE CAR, GM CHANGED ALL THAT. JUST A GOOD AIR RIDING SHOCK IS ALL THAT IS REQUIRED.
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