Forum: Technology
November 20th 08, 04:44 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn,rec.autos.tech,alt.autos.gm
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,095
Battery Dead - Advice Appreciated
Using simple math, to draw down a fully charged 100A-H capacity battery in
168 hours (1 week) to the point where "the dash lights no longer illuminate"
, you'd need to draw approximately 0.6A over...
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Forum: Saturn
November 20th 08, 04:44 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn,rec.autos.tech,alt.autos.gm
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,199
Battery Dead - Advice Appreciated
Using simple math, to draw down a fully charged 100A-H capacity battery in
168 hours (1 week) to the point where "the dash lights no longer illuminate"
, you'd need to draw approximately 0.6A over...
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Forum: Saturn
November 19th 08, 10:11 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn,rec.autos.tech,alt.autos.gm
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,199
Battery Dead - Advice Appreciated
Vic,
I do not agree with your response. Saying that a week of non-use is enough
time for a fully charged automotive battery to discharge to the point the OP
describes is ludicrous. Do the math and...
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Forum: Technology
November 19th 08, 10:11 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn,rec.autos.tech,alt.autos.gm
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,095
Battery Dead - Advice Appreciated
Vic,
I do not agree with your response. Saying that a week of non-use is enough
time for a fully charged automotive battery to discharge to the point the OP
describes is ludicrous. Do the math and...
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Forum: Technology
November 19th 08, 06:29 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn,rec.autos.tech,alt.autos.gm
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,095
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Forum: Saturn
November 19th 08, 06:29 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn,rec.autos.tech,alt.autos.gm
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,199
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Forum: Chrysler
November 19th 08, 04:58 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.chrysler
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Replies: 10
Views: 542
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Forum: Chrysler
November 18th 08, 10:47 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.chrysler
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Replies: 2
Views: 552
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Forum: Chrysler
November 18th 08, 05:54 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.chrysler
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Replies: 6
Views: 598
Screw the big 3 auto makers. GO BANKTUPT!
While I agree that the big-3 need to re-focus on the existing market and fix
the underlying root business issues, I do not believe that
reliability/quality was one of them .
I can't comment on...
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Forum: Saturn
November 18th 08, 05:38 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,525
?VTI Transmission Experiences in the Vue?
Sounds to me like the primary problem is your dealer. Not to diminish the
issues with your vehicle, but all mechanical machines will break and can
have manufacturing or design defects. That said,...
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Forum: Saturn
November 17th 08, 06:16 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 4
Views: 849
1996 saturn sl2
I believe 1996 is when they went to one CTS ... I agree with verifying the
connector and connection are good, but the CTS design makes it very prone to
failure. When it fails, the...
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Forum: Technology
November 1st 08, 02:08 PM Posted to alt.autos,alt.autos.ford,rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,282
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Forum: Chrysler
October 21st 08, 02:58 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.chrysler
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Replies: 6
Views: 377
98 Grand Cherokee 4.0 Alternator Recommendation
IIRC, Lead Acid battery chemistry gives 2.105 volts at full charge. There
are 6 cells in a car battery, so nominal voltage of a charged battery should
be 12.63 volts. To properly charge a...
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Forum: Chrysler
October 12th 08, 03:32 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.chrysler
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Replies: 11
Views: 911
1999 T&C Minivan Rear Heater Core
Ted,
Yes, I have a compressor. I never thought of using it for this purpose
though. I guess that you must remove one of the heater hoses and attach it
there to get that to drain out. I'll give...
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Forum: Saturn
October 11th 08, 04:58 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,100
Saturn loosing oil?
I believe the SL1 is a 1.9L single overhead cam. EFI= Electronic Fuel
Injection. OHC=Over Head Cam.
Bob
"lbbss" > wrote in message...
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Forum: Chrysler
October 9th 08, 01:23 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.chrysler
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Replies: 11
Views: 911
1999 T&C Minivan Rear Heater Core
Ted,
As always, you are a wealth of information. Thanks. Based on your
response, you appear to be suggesting that I replace the rear core (thanks
for the idea of visiting a salvage yard to...
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Forum: Chrysler
October 9th 08, 02:28 AM Posted to rec.autos.makers.chrysler
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Replies: 11
Views: 911
1999 T&C Minivan Rear Heater Core
Ken,
Thanks for the thought, but I am extremely reluctant to use any type of
cooling system sealer/additive. My thinking here is that anything intended
to plug small leaks could only serve to...
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Forum: Chrysler
October 7th 08, 03:41 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.chrysler
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Replies: 11
Views: 911
1999 T&C Minivan Rear Heater Core
Ted,
Thanks much for your thoughts. By the way, I do realize I could completely
bypass the heater core and eliminate the leak, but would like to retain the
rear heater if possible since winters...
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Forum: Chrysler
October 6th 08, 03:58 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.chrysler
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Replies: 11
Views: 911
1999 T&C Minivan Rear Heater Core
Several months ago I replaced all of the rubber coolant/heater hoses on my
1999 Town & Country Limited Minivan. Other than a few being a royal PITA, I
thought it went fairly uneventfully. A day...
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Forum: Chrysler
September 27th 08, 09:19 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.chrysler
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Replies: 11
Views: 654
cold start problem
12 and 55 are start and end of codes ... 12 means the battery was recently
disconnected/CPU lost power and 55 means end of codes. Without at least one
more code in the middle, these 2 will not be...
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Forum: Saturn
September 24th 08, 05:02 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 6
Views: 606
Timing Belts vs Chains
It's basically a $$$ thing which adds to the cost of ownership ... with a
properly maintained engine, a timing chain should realistically last the
life of the vehicle. With timing belts, you'll...
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Forum: Technology
September 7th 08, 02:05 PM Posted to alt.autos.ford,rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 8
Views: 368
97 taurus running hot
When does the radiator cooling fan run (at half gauge, 3/4, ?) If the fan
runs and assuming the coolant is full without any trapped air pockets, then
I'd flush the radiator or re-place it. Good...
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Forum: Ford Mustang
September 5th 08, 02:09 AM Posted to alt.autos.ford,rec.autos.makers.ford.mustang
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,086
HELP! Is It My Ignition Switch?.............
Based on what you have stated, the click you hear is probably the solenoid
and if so would eliminate the ignition key cylinder switch and starter relay
as possible causes. If the solenoid is...
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Forum: Ford Mustang
September 4th 08, 02:16 PM Posted to alt.autos.ford,rec.autos.makers.ford.mustang
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,086
HELP! Is It My Ignition Switch?.............
Guitar Man,
If you are getting a click, then the ignition switch is almost certainly
functioning properly. From what you describe, it is clear that there is a
resistive voltage drop somewhere...
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Forum: Saturn
September 3rd 08, 04:11 PM Posted to rec.autos.makers.saturn
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Replies: 3
Views: 559
1995 Saturn SL1 reverse/back-up lights & switch
Roger,
The 1157 is a two filament, 3 conductor/contact bulb that has been around
for many, many years. It is usually used for a combined turn
indicator/brake light function. Are you sure this is...
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