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thermostat?
by tootertater
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Jan 25, 2009 (7:47 am)
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where is the thermostat located on '96 aurora?
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- #49 of 87
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Uncontrolled acceleration
by LJBat13
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Jan 25, 2009 (9:17 am)
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I have a 2001 Aurora with about 250,000 km on it. Recently we have noticed that when I am driving the car, it will slowly continue to accelerate in spite of reduced pressure on the gas pedal or pressure on the brake. When I put the car in neutral, the RPM continue to climb to approx 4000. I shut the car off and often it resolves the problem, however on occasion it happens again. I have noticed the problem mostly when the vehicle is cold. Any ideas or suggestions? Thanks
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- #50 of 87
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Re: 98 Aurora 4.0 missfire at 35-40 mph. [putski]
by trailmug
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Feb 07, 2009 (3:24 pm)
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Replying to: putski (Jan 15, 2008 5:23 pm)
Is your A/C on when this happens (or anything that causes the AC ON light on the climate control panel)? When my A/C clutch engages, the car can chuggle pretty badly.
Other first thought is the torque converter lockup clutch -- it locks up somewhere around 35-40MPH in overdrive or 4th gear when you're taking it easy. Try driving 35-40MPH with the brake pedal depressed (enough to turn the brake lights on, no need to drag the pads hard) -- this will disable the TCC.
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- #51 of 87
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Re: Uncontrolled acceleration [LJBat13]
by trailmug
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Feb 07, 2009 (3:28 pm)
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Replying to: LJBat13 (Jan 25, 2009 9:17 am)
This is probably caused by (but not necessarily the fault of) the Idle Air Control valve. It could be stuck, and they're cheap and easy to replace. Before anything gets replaced, make sure the car warms up fully when you drive it (around 200F). The IAC learn won't complete if the car doesn't warm up -- I've seen uncontrolled acceleration caused by a stuck-open thermostat!
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- #52 of 87
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Re: thermostat? [tootertater]
by trailmug
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Feb 07, 2009 (3:32 pm)
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Replying to: tootertater (Jan 25, 2009 7:47 am)
The thermostat is in the water pump housing, on the driver's side of the motor.
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Re: running hot??When should fans engage? [tootertater]
by trailmug
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Feb 07, 2009 (3:40 pm)
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Replying to: tootertater (Jan 24, 2009 4:58 pm)
Mine runs at 200 cruising in the winter, and gets up to 240+ idling in the summer heat. This is completely normal for this engine. If the temp gauge doesn't go into the red, don't fix it!
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- #54 of 87
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Re: 1998 olds.aurora stalling [doucette]
by creamteam1977
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Feb 12, 2009 (6:20 am)
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Replying to: doucette (Jan 14, 2008 3:20 am)
I have a 1998 olds. aurora.. I just got it ...and i just filled my tank half way and i was driving all of a sudden my gas hand dropped to empty but it was still alil gas left in there to make it home... when i got home i look up under the hood and i smell strong gas and i saw that it was leaking by the engine... plus i also smelled gas coming out my vents... can anyone tell me the problem...
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Re: 1998 olds.aurora stalling [creamteam1977]
by matthewcc17
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Mar 01, 2009 (9:35 am)
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Replying to: creamteam1977 (Feb 12, 2009 6:20 am)
I have a 96 aurora and had many problems with the fuel rail leaking on top of the engine. The nylon lines between the injectors would crack and spray on the engine. The smell would enter the car while driving or idling. There was a recall on this fuel rail on the 96 (had a friend with a 97 also get his fixed under recall), but i dont know what years it all covered. Have a look at your fuel rail if it is plastic lines between the injectors, go to the dealership and tell them about the recall. Mine was replaced with a totally different style. Its a single metal line in the shape of a "U". I had to go to 2 different dealerships because the first place i went to said that there were no recalls still needing to be done on my car. That recall was from back in 2004 i think.
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- #56 of 87
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It Keep On stalling
by cukkiez
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Mar 05, 2009 (6:16 pm)
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I have 03 Aurora with 59667 miles on it and it keeps stalling Today I replaced the plugs and fuel filter took for a ride and it stalled,,does anyone have any idea's .. There are no check engine lights or nothing ,I was at a complete stop gave it the gas and stalled That was a new one!,. or backing up it stalled. , And has anyone had promblems with ther head light switch, my lights shut off by them selfs my name is also AuroraI I just bought the car and I am now having these promblems, can some one help me please! Thankyou.
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- #57 of 87
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Re: It Keep On stalling [cukkiez]
by oldwino
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Mar 05, 2009 (11:42 pm)
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Replying to: cukkiez (Mar 05, 2009 6:16 pm)
One likely cause for stalling is a bad fuel pressure regulator. It's located on the fuel rail and fairly easy to change.
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