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Forum: Audio, Video & Security 08-29-2018, 08:50 PM
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Posted By wws944
Backup camera install tips?

Investigating installing a backup cam in my daughters 2004 GLS. The camera we are looking at would be mounted using the license plate screws on the trunk lid. I guess a hole would need to be...
Forum: Alero Appearance 05-16-2014, 10:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 911
Posted By wws944
Nothing GM does surprises me anymore... So...

Nothing GM does surprises me anymore...

So mirror-wise, is the following accurate?

* 1999-2001 - two piece side mirrors. Some black, some painted body color depending on trim level.
* 2002 - one...
Forum: Alero Appearance 05-14-2014, 03:44 AM
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Views: 911
Posted By wws944
The original owner of my car was an elderly uncle...

The original owner of my car was an elderly uncle of mine. So I know that all the mirrors are original. He would have had zero interest in replacing the visors.
Forum: Alero Appearance 05-12-2014, 09:03 AM
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Views: 911
Posted By wws944
That is interesting. My GLS has the vanity...

That is interesting. My GLS has the vanity mirror on the drivers side only. Maybe eliminating the passenger side vanity mirror was a cost reduction in just the 2004s?
Forum: Alero Appearance 05-12-2014, 09:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 911
Posted By wws944
Thanks guys. I installed the 2001 mirror last...

Thanks guys. I installed the 2001 mirror last night and it works great. I am going be on the lookout for a black 1999-2001 two-piece drivers side mirror to match. (The drivers side mirror on the...
Forum: Alero Appearance 05-11-2014, 09:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 911
Posted By wws944
Alero side mirror versions

We had a little 'incident' with the passenger side mirror and a pole in a parking garage yesterday necessitating its replacement. I went to one of the local Pick-N-Pulls today and looked at Alero...
Forum: Audio, Video & Security 01-22-2014, 12:44 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,216
Posted By wws944
It has been awhile since I posted the above...

It has been awhile since I posted the above question. Finally got around to ordering the PAC AAI-GM12.

Install went smoothly. It provides two sets of AUX inputs, and retains the XM capability. It...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 09-09-2013, 01:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 563
Posted By wws944
Somehow the metal tube has to come out. Then...

Somehow the metal tube has to come out. Then those little plastic tabs can be pressed in towards the center and the bushing can slide out.

Does anyone have a copy of the FSM (Factory Service...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 09-04-2013, 11:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 563
Posted By wws944
I certainly do want to use it - for mobile...

I certainly do want to use it - for mobile devices, etc.

Thing is, I picked up an extra bezel from a Pick-N-Pull to do some mods with. But the car it came from had been a smokers car. So the 12v...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 08-24-2013, 10:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 563
Posted By wws944
How2 remove the 12v lighter socket?

Anyone know how to remove the 12v cigarette lighter socket on the bezel that surrounds the radio and HVAC controls?

The lighter socket is inserted into a little tubular black mount, that is in turn...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 02-27-2013, 11:07 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,237
Posted By wws944
For some reason, the cowl didn't go back in that...

For some reason, the cowl didn't go back in that easily in my car. However the "rope trick" only took about minute to do.
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 02-22-2013, 11:04 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,237
Posted By wws944
So far, the new motor seems to be working fine. ...

So far, the new motor seems to be working fine. Just drove from San Jose, Ca to Los Angeles with the wipers on intermittant much of the way, and no problems.

I do want to open up the old motor to...
Forum: Alero Appearance 02-01-2013, 08:35 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,409
Posted By wws944
For an alternate approach, I wonder if some power...

For an alternate approach, I wonder if some power rear sunshade could be adapted? These are options on a number of higher end cars nowadays. (My wifes car has one. It is pretty nifty.)
Forum: Alero Appearance 01-28-2013, 10:38 AM
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Views: 719,739
Posted By wws944
Interesting. So only the 2004s have the 'press...

Interesting. So only the 2004s have the 'press gas pedal three times' procedure?
Forum: Alero Appearance 01-28-2013, 09:58 AM
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Posted By wws944
It seems to be different between early (up to...

It seems to be different between early (up to 2001) and later (2002-onwards) cars. The earlier ones apparently have a reset button in the fuse panel on the side of the dash. (I will have to confirm...
Forum: How-To Archive & FAQ 01-27-2013, 09:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 19,965
Posted By wws944
Additional note: I was at a local Pick-N-Pull...

Additional note: I was at a local Pick-N-Pull yesterday and noticed that some Aleros came with a map light mirror even without a sunroof. The one in particular I was looking at was a '99. It used a...
Forum: Alero Appearance 01-27-2013, 09:34 PM
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Posted By wws944
Changed the oil today, with 16,200 miles on the...

Changed the oil today, with 16,200 miles on the clock. Mobil-1 5W30 and Mobil-1 oil filter. This is the first time I have changed the oil since the car came out of long-term storage. Though my...
Forum: Alero Appearance 01-15-2013, 11:00 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,218
Posted By wws944
Looks great. Congrats on 'doing it right'.

Looks great. Congrats on 'doing it right'.
Forum: How-To Archive & FAQ 01-05-2013, 09:58 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 19,965
Posted By wws944
I really don't like cutting up factory wiring. ...

I really don't like cutting up factory wiring. So if/when I install the GNTX-221, I will reuse the original 7-pin connector. I will simply remove the female pin 7 and its orange wire from the...
Forum: How-To Archive & FAQ 01-05-2013, 09:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 19,965
Posted By wws944
Almost. The Alero mirror connector has wires on...

Almost. The Alero mirror connector has wires on pins 1, 2, and 6. These are for +12v (when the car is either in ON or the computer says to keep it energised for a few minutes for Retained Accessory...
Forum: How-To Archive & FAQ 01-05-2013, 01:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 19,965
Posted By wws944
I powered up the Intrigue GNTX-221 mirror on my...

I powered up the Intrigue GNTX-221 mirror on my bench, and it turns out that pin 7 also needs +12v for the compass to work.
Forum: How-To Archive & FAQ 01-02-2013, 10:42 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 19,965
Posted By wws944
In a sunroof car, at least mine, the map lights...

In a sunroof car, at least mine, the map lights are in the mirror. So there is a wire already provided for the connection. It is a 7-pin plug with three wires hooked up - +12v, switched ground, and...
Forum: How-To Archive & FAQ 12-31-2012, 02:08 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 19,965
Posted By wws944
A few more comments: First, sunroof cars already...

A few more comments:

First, sunroof cars already have a map light. So +12v, switched ground (to allow the BCM to turn the map lights on when a door is opened), and ground are already available. ...
Forum: How-To Archive & FAQ 12-31-2012, 12:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 19,965
Posted By wws944
I have one of the GNTX-221 mirrors from an...

I have one of the GNTX-221 mirrors from an Intrigue. IIRC, I pulled it out of a '98. It has auto-dim, compass, and map lights - but no temp display.

One 'feature' of it that may dissuade folks...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 12-29-2012, 02:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,237
Posted By wws944
We looked it over really good when we pulled it...

We looked it over really good when we pulled it out of storage. A new battery and it started right up! Oil+filter has been changed. (Next change will convert to M-1 synthetic.) Coolant tested ok....
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