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Forum: General Performance 01-14-2018, 09:58 PM
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Views: 7,274
Posted By TheEdgeofSanity
Exclamation Slew of DTC Codes

Hi All, three long years and I'm back. I've had the SES light on for a few months and decided I should check it. I was expecting one, maybe two codes, but instead was greeted by this:

Generic:
P0137...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 09-22-2014, 12:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 862
Posted By TheEdgeofSanity
Is it all doors or just one door? I had one door...

Is it all doors or just one door? I had one door quit and it was the solenoid.
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 09-21-2014, 12:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,800
Posted By TheEdgeofSanity
thank you for the info - I am planning to do it...

thank you for the info - I am planning to do it after work one day this week. Just found out my brakes are shot too, so buying some new pads and rotors too. I guess I can't complain though because I...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 09-16-2014, 02:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,800
Posted By TheEdgeofSanity
So, I know the MAF has some sort of coating on it...

So, I know the MAF has some sort of coating on it that you dont want to disturb. What do I use/ how do I clean this thing?

I think this should be my first plan of action and I will also look for...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 09-15-2014, 11:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,800
Posted By TheEdgeofSanity
also, when the car is heated up and you listen...

also, when the car is heated up and you listen closely to the exhaust at the muffler it makes a sputtering-type noise that isn't consistent. kind of like the engine is coughing at random
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 09-15-2014, 11:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,800
Posted By TheEdgeofSanity
No codes - hooked up my scanner and everything...

No codes - hooked up my scanner and everything was clean

it only does the trans lockup/un-lockup thing when I'm in overdrive and press the accelerator to speed up. it does one of two things: A....
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 09-12-2014, 08:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,800
Posted By TheEdgeofSanity
Rough idle, strange shifting - MAF sensor?

Hey guys,

I'm having trouble where my car is idling very rough almost as if it is misfiring once it is heated up. Sometimes when I idle for a long time, my engine starts loping and chugging. I also...
Forum: General Performance 07-14-2014, 05:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,584
Posted By TheEdgeofSanity
basically the second solution makes the keychain...

basically the second solution makes the keychain hang in the center of the key head, that way it eliminates the lever action of a heavy keyring pulling on the key to one way or the other. by hanging...
Forum: General Performance 06-30-2014, 11:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,584
Posted By TheEdgeofSanity
I'm guessing all they will do is put an insert in...

I'm guessing all they will do is put an insert in the key to keep key rings right in the center of the key. less leverage to turn the key if there is weight on the key ring that way...
Forum: General Performance 06-30-2014, 03:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,584
Posted By TheEdgeofSanity
Alero recalled - part of GM ignition switch debacle.

Hey Folks,

Just a heads-up that the Alero with presumably all other 1997+ N-body cars has been recalled for an ignition switch that could unintentionally turn the car off. It was part of 7.6 million...
Forum: General Performance 11-20-2013, 10:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,928
Posted By TheEdgeofSanity
Badly corroded battery terminals and other weird issues

So, last week I had one of my headlights burn out. Not a huge issue because I found a replacement in my garage but prior to that, I have noticed some strange electrical things happening.

For...
Forum: General Performance 11-13-2013, 11:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 852
Posted By TheEdgeofSanity
Headlight Bulb Selection

So one of my headlights burned out today and I need to replace it. Its the 9006 low beam but I have heard I should replace them in pairs because as headlights age, they become more dim than a new...
Forum: Paint and Body Work 11-13-2013, 01:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,079
Posted By TheEdgeofSanity
Talking about birds, I hit a turkey with my Alero...

Talking about birds, I hit a turkey with my Alero back in the day. It ran in front of me, flew up enough to graze my windshield and tumbled onto the road and ran away. Good luck getting a turkey out...
Forum: Alero Appearance 05-30-2013, 07:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 723
Posted By TheEdgeofSanity
bump. so nobody has ever tried to repair a cut or...

bump. so nobody has ever tried to repair a cut or tear in their leather seat?
Forum: Alero Appearance 05-27-2013, 10:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 723
Posted By TheEdgeofSanity
Repairing Leather Seat Tears/Cuts

This past weekend I was cleaning out my basement and decided to donate a few items to the local salvation army. I had a massive CRT TV that I no longer needed so I packed it in my back seat (with...
Forum: Aleromod.com Showcase 04-17-2013, 07:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,124
Posted By TheEdgeofSanity
Always loved the cutlass supreme coupes. My...

Always loved the cutlass supreme coupes. My grandma had a '92 that was white with the 3.1 and dual exhaust and I remember how much I liked the car. I remember asking her if I could have it when I...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 04-09-2013, 08:36 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,729
Posted By TheEdgeofSanity
In our trucks we always run premium fuel when...

In our trucks we always run premium fuel when pulling heavy loads. We have a 22 ft. fiberglass boat and when pulling it with our suburban, there is a big difference in throttle response and torque...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 04-04-2013, 12:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,479
Posted By TheEdgeofSanity
Rough Idle and P0401 Code

hey guys,
since I got my malibu, it hasn't exactly had the smoothest idle. Recently, it seems like it has gotten worse, especially when the engine is warmed up and the car is in gear. I also have...
Forum: LA1 3400 Specific 02-16-2013, 05:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,499
Posted By TheEdgeofSanity
Leaking front crankshaft seal

Hey guys, it seems the malibu has sprung a leak. While doing my last oil change, I noticed quite a bit of fresh oil residue under the crank pulley and on the oil pan. I also had noticed that the car...
Forum: General Performance 01-31-2013, 01:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,082
Posted By TheEdgeofSanity
I've always wanted to try and take the throttle...

I've always wanted to try and take the throttle body apart to clean it, however I am afraid I'd just screw it up since there are so many little parts... has anybody done a how-to on this?
Forum: General Performance 01-31-2013, 12:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,082
Posted By TheEdgeofSanity
General Maintenance

well the malibu rolled over 75,000 miles today (25k in less than a year :cry: ) and I want to keep the car in good running condition.

the service intervals for the 3100 are identical to the 3400 in...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 01-15-2013, 08:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,061
Posted By TheEdgeofSanity
when I still had my alero, my power steering was...

when I still had my alero, my power steering was noticeably louder when it was really cold... my mechanic said it was a combination of the fluid being much more viscous so its harder for the pump to...
Forum: New Member Introductions 12-18-2012, 10:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,719
Posted By TheEdgeofSanity
Welcome to the madness! muahahahaa but, really,...

Welcome to the madness! muahahahaa

but, really, welcome... I'm a Malibu owner, former Alero owner and still stick around for n-body help and to see what random stuff people post
Forum: General Performance 12-08-2012, 08:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,277
Posted By TheEdgeofSanity
Special Stock Aleros?

Obviously the OSV was never made and we know the final 500's, but were there any Alero's that were produced with any specialty packages in terms of mass production that either altered the appearance...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 11-27-2012, 01:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,475
Posted By TheEdgeofSanity
my high side port failed randomly on my car......

my high side port failed randomly on my car... may want to take it to a shot and have it dye tested
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