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Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 12-13-2011, 02:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,612
Posted By richthofen
No, car was in park, the cylinder is just worn...

No, car was in park, the cylinder is just worn out (I should replace it too while I have it apart but don't have the $$$ right now). It's been that way for a couple of years but it has its bad...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 12-12-2011, 09:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,612
Posted By richthofen
Nevermind, key turned eventually. Though I think...

Nevermind, key turned eventually. Though I think this is teaching me that I need to replace the cylinder too. New thread?
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 12-12-2011, 08:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,612
Posted By richthofen
Exclamation Hrm. So problem. I got everything apart fine...

Hrm. So problem. I got everything apart fine (once I had some time to work on it again today). When I started putting it back together with the new ignition switch, I got the cylinder back in. ...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 12-08-2011, 01:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,182
Posted By richthofen
If you find out where it's leaking, let me...

If you find out where it's leaking, let me know--mine has been doing the same thing for ages. I just periodically add coolant, but it's annoying. Only seems to drip when it's parked on an incline,...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 12-08-2011, 01:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,612
Posted By richthofen
Ah, helpful video. Thanks. I had thought the...

Ah, helpful video. Thanks. I had thought the two 10mm bolts which evidently hold the cylinder inside the switch (which can just be seen once the key bezel is popped off) were what held the assembly...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 12-07-2011, 04:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,612
Posted By richthofen
Starter Switch Replacement

Forgive me if there are already threads on this, but can anyone give me some advice on replacing the ignition switch? Car is a 2000 GL with the 2.4 engine. I used the Haynes manual instructions to...
Forum: Paint and Body Work 08-30-2011, 10:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,341
Posted By richthofen
If you're talking about the hard plastic/rubber...

If you're talking about the hard plastic/rubber piece that runs along the side of the windshield and the A-pillar--does that thing serve any purpose other than aesthetics? That piece on mine came...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 08-30-2011, 10:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,364
Posted By richthofen
Sounds like what mine was doing for about a...

Sounds like what mine was doing for about a month, though kind of in reverse--it would be hard to start when cold, but would start right up when warm. Then one morning it just wouldn't start at all....
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 08-29-2011, 08:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,792
Posted By richthofen
Ok so update. While there is some gold in that...

Ok so update.
While there is some gold in that thread referenced, it doesn't really apply to my situation because I do not hear the fuel pump running. Security light has nary a blink, it's on...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 08-23-2011, 11:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,792
Posted By richthofen
Does the key have to be in the ON position? I...

Does the key have to be in the ON position? I tried putting it in ACC for 10 minutes, but if it has to be ON, evidently I did it wrong.

Also is it a flashing security light that indicates a...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 08-22-2011, 12:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,792
Posted By richthofen
The trusty Haynes manual tells me the 2.4 doesn't...

The trusty Haynes manual tells me the 2.4 doesn't have a schrader valve so I can't do the screwdriver pressure test. Drat. There is a way to get a pressure gauge on the system though so I'll see if...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 08-21-2011, 10:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,792
Posted By richthofen
If I can get a hold of a pressure gauge, that is...

If I can get a hold of a pressure gauge, that is exactly what I plan to do. The fact that the security light is now on makes me wonder if passlock is mixed up in this somehow though.
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 08-21-2011, 09:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,792
Posted By richthofen
Car won't start

So the intermittent starting difficulty of the past month or so has, as of this afternoon, graduated to a car not starting difficulty. Turn the key and the starter motor engages, but the engine...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 08-15-2011, 08:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,374
Posted By richthofen
2.4L I4 (was in the original post, but way at the...

2.4L I4 (was in the original post, but way at the bottom). No check engine, no security, no untoward lights. Once it starts it runs fine, with one notable exception--it stalled out when low on gas...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 08-15-2011, 05:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,374
Posted By richthofen
Intermittent Starting Difficulty

So lately the car has been hard to start sometimes--turn the key and the starter will engage, but fails to actually start the engine. When this happens it usually takes 3 tries to get it to fire up....
Forum: General Performance 01-05-2010, 08:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,959
Posted By richthofen
The white plastic pieces are what...

The white plastic pieces are what broke--shattered, really--on mine. I was able to order the clip from a local GM dealership for $45 after tax, but they only gave me one! Are the damn things $45...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 11-07-2009, 11:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,675
Posted By richthofen
Mine are just the garden variety single-electrode...

Mine are just the garden variety single-electrode bosch, and in the 2.4L--Heard enough negative to wonder if they're partially responsible. I picked up some AC Delco Platinum to see if that will...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 11-07-2009, 08:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,675
Posted By richthofen
Distinct possibility. I'm debating whether or...

Distinct possibility. I'm debating whether or not it's worth the effort to replace the bosch plugs with better ones tonight just in case that helps...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 11-07-2009, 06:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,675
Posted By richthofen
Still idling really rough

I had a thread last week about the hesitation but I figured, different issue new thread---the hesitation issue was fixed by disconnecting the O2 sensor (will replace when I can get one, on order) but...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 11-04-2009, 09:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,032
Posted By richthofen
15's. Posted a pic of the car in the "new...

15's. Posted a pic of the car in the "new member introductions" section if you want to see what style, but it's one of the common ones.
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-04-2009, 09:39 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,455
Posted By richthofen
Nice looking GA. I like the indian head...

Nice looking GA. I like the indian head silhouette in the engine bay too, nice retro touch.
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-04-2009, 09:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,095
Posted By richthofen
Thanks! Fixed image (forgot that vBulletin...

Thanks! Fixed image (forgot that vBulletin doesn't like html, or at least not when wrapped in IMG tags...)
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-03-2009, 09:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,095
Posted By richthofen
New User from NC

Since I just jumped right in and started asking questions (thanks for the good advice so far), figured I'd introduce myself. My name is Chris, from Durham, NC. The Alero in question actually...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 11-03-2009, 09:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,032
Posted By richthofen
For me, 5th position in VIN is L (1G3NL...)-- is...

For me, 5th position in VIN is L (1G3NL...)-- is that a GL1 or GL2?

For comparison purposes, 2000 sedan, 2.4/auto, power windows, locks, driver's seat, cloth, alloy wheels, discs all around, no...
Forum: Common Questions & Troubleshooting 11-03-2009, 08:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,750
Posted By richthofen
Aha! o2 sensor disconnected, hesitation GONE. ...

Aha! o2 sensor disconnected, hesitation GONE. Many thanks to all of you who pointed me in this direction. Will replace with the Delco part.

It still idles like total shit though. Will replace...
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