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Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 09-20-2013, 02:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,031
Posted By Twiz
That's what I thought: I'll just add it to my...

That's what I thought: I'll just add it to my "Don't touch that dial, fix it sometime this decade" list, along with the blower resistor, rear defrost.

I'm kidding, I'm going to check a few relays...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 09-20-2013, 01:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,031
Posted By Twiz
No, sir. Nevermind the handbrake, I stopped using...

No, sir. Nevermind the handbrake, I stopped using it. The headlights just switch off by themselves within a few seconds or a minute when I start driving the car. DRLs are on but the whole dashboard...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 09-20-2013, 12:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,031
Posted By Twiz
Headlights/DRL malfunction

I'm starting the car at night and the headlights come on automatically, I pull out of the parking spot and drive to the end of the alley and they turn off leaving me just with the DRL lights....
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 12-02-2011, 09:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,696
Posted By Twiz
FIXED ... thanks to this thread:...

FIXED ... thanks to this thread: http://www.aleromod.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35117

Thank you for your help!
Forum: LD9 2.4L Twin Cam Specific 12-02-2011, 09:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,586
Posted By Twiz
Thank you! That fixed my sputtering issue...

Thank you! That fixed my sputtering issue also.

The original "crispy about to turn to dust" hose says: 7/32 GM6148-M 051598 ABG, it's amazing the writing is still on it.

The replacement hose I got...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 11-17-2011, 10:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,039
Posted By Twiz
I would also have the tire shop guys check the...

I would also have the tire shop guys check the axle and the bushings on that wheel for anything out of normal. The wheel needs to be balanced when you install your new tire even if there's no...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 11-17-2011, 09:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,696
Posted By Twiz
Engine sputters at cold start when cold outside.

So the other day the temperature outside went from like 64 to like 40 or less. I'm from the North side of Chicago.
I start the car and the engine starts to sputter for like a good 5 to 10 seconds...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 08-25-2011, 12:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,123
Posted By Twiz
I have no idea who changed the oil along with the...

I have no idea who changed the oil along with the oil filter but it wasn't me.

You're right... the Mobil 5000 does not say Mobil1 on it.

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Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 08-24-2011, 11:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,790
Posted By Twiz
Oh yeah, this one's the best: "Did you...

Oh yeah, this one's the best:

"Did you change the fuel filter? cuz they kinda last until they clog up."
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 08-24-2011, 11:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,123
Posted By Twiz
Okay I changed the oil and filter and everything...

Okay I changed the oil and filter and everything seems alright now. Been driving the car around for about 45 min. and the red oil light never popped up even at idle. I'm sorry Redog if I was rude to...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 08-24-2011, 09:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,123
Posted By Twiz
No sir! I will remove it and drive around with a...

No sir! I will remove it and drive around with a gauge connected to where the oil sensor used to be that tells me in realtime what the oil pressure is. And if you don't mind I'm just gonna stop...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 08-24-2011, 08:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,123
Posted By Twiz
I'll check the oil pressure with a mechanical...

I'll check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge mounted where the oil pressure sender used to be. The oil pump has nothing but gears and a spring, I can't believe the oil pump is at fault, I'd...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 08-24-2011, 05:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,123
Posted By Twiz
Yes the issue was about the red oil light that...

Yes the issue was about the red oil light that comes on at idle when stopped, engine running for at least half an hour, engine temp. normal a little bit over half. Could the oil pressure sender...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 08-24-2011, 04:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,790
Posted By Twiz
Leave the ignition on for 10 min. so the computer...

Leave the ignition on for 10 min. so the computer registers the new key resistance and the Security light stops blinking then try it again. I have this feeling that if for any reason your car does...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 08-24-2011, 03:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,123
Posted By Twiz
Oil light indicator

So I'm up for a new oil change on my Alero '99 2.4, well about 1,000 miles short from 3,000 but the "Change oil" light is already on. I've used Mobil 1 5W-30 and Penzoil 5W-30 in the past, not the...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 05-30-2008, 11:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,876
Posted By Twiz
Test the MAF sensor. If the MAF was disconnected...

Test the MAF sensor. If the MAF was disconnected from the throttle body at some point and you ran the engine like that then the MAF resistor overheated and it's prolly shot. The MAF resistor must be...
Forum: Alero Appearance 05-30-2008, 10:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 834
Posted By Twiz
A couple of things you should ask yourself before...

A couple of things you should ask yourself before your purchase:

1) That seller has negative feedback and you're not talking about one or two buyers out of a 1,000. Why would you buy from them? I...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 04-18-2008, 11:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,047
Posted By Twiz
It could be one of the anti-squeal shims and pad...

It could be one of the anti-squeal shims and pad support plates. They usually clip on the back of the brake pads. One of them is probably loose and grinding against the rotor.
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 04-02-2008, 11:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,578
Posted By Twiz
Thank you very much for the pics CBL! I was...

Thank you very much for the pics CBL! I was wondering where that box is and what it looks like. Mine didn't work in like two years and the coil looks burnt up, now if I can figure out a way to...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 03-13-2008, 10:12 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,009
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Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 03-13-2008, 10:08 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,009
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Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 03-13-2008, 09:51 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,009
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Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 03-13-2008, 09:31 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 10,082
Posted By Twiz
I had a similar a similar problem on a diff. car....

I had a similar a similar problem on a diff. car. Cruise light comes on when you press the button but the speed drops. It wasn't a blown fuse or loose cable... it was a small vacuum hose which hooks...
Forum: Alero Appearance 02-01-2008, 07:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,409
Posted By Twiz
I'd like the 2nd car with the wheels from the...

I'd like the 2nd car with the wheels from the first one. The 2nd car looks like it's got an insane drop but the paint job and bodykit makes it awesome.
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 02-01-2008, 07:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,116
Posted By Twiz
I always used Mobil 1 5W-30 not fully synthetic...

I always used Mobil 1 5W-30 not fully synthetic tho. Fully synthetic is not to friendly with the oil seals. And I tried Motul before once. It's pretty good stuff but hard to find. What makes you...
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