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12949
Dear Member I just wanted to say a quick hello to the group as I am a newbie! I am off for a long weekend break (Yipee!), but I hope that I can be an asset and...
traceyedwardson
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May 4, 2008
6:41 am
12950
Tracey, Rather than "free stuff", which in my experience is worth exactly what you're asked to pay for it, tell us about your Alero and your experience with...
Tom Stoner
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May 4, 2008
12:56 pm
12951
This message looks like it came from a spam bot to me. Leanne Sent from my iPod ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Leanne Sagriff
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May 4, 2008
1:58 pm
12952
Hi all, So I really am just curious.. in an 03 Alero GL, am I able to turn off my passenger airbag so a pet can travel safely in the front seat? or would be...
Kayla
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May 6, 2008
10:10 pm
12953
Kayla, At least in my '04 Alero, the passenger side airbag is not designed to be turned off. Generally speaking, vehicles are not a particularly safe...
Tom Stoner
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May 7, 2008
10:37 am
12954
Hi, I own a 2000 Alero GL Coupe. I have put off fixing a rust spot that formed on what would be the rear quarter area right after the door and just above the...
jcrules78
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May 10, 2008
8:07 pm
12955
Another question for my 2000 Alero GL with 2.4L. I have a decent exhaust leak due to corrosion of the I-pipe close to where it connects to the muffler. I...
jcrules78
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May 10, 2008
8:34 pm
12956
Hello everyone. I am a newbie too. I also would like to contribute to the group. However, I am not trying to sell anybody anything, or drive traffic to some...
Mike Pang
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May 14, 2008
6:47 am
12957
Hey All, I just inherited my dad's 1999 Alero. It's the V-6 2dr model. I'll be honest, I've owned Fords (Mustangs and F-150s) so I'm a little lost as to...
d m
nato_potato_...
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May 16, 2008
12:59 pm
12958
Aleromod.com is your best bet. Good luck (but hope you don't need it) with that Alero. RB ... I'll be honest, I've owned Fords (Mustangs and F-150s) so I'm a ...
rvbadagli
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May 21, 2008
11:54 am
12959
Just an update. Had the belt replaced so that is taken care of. Last night my low oil pressure starting come on when I was idling at stop lights. I had the...
Clint Furnas
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May 22, 2008
3:12 pm
12960
Clint, Is this the 4 or 6 cylinder? Jeff ... From: Clint Furnas <lukessaber@...> To: Alero@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thu, 22 May 2008 11:12 am Subject: Re:...
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sid350us
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May 23, 2008
3:51 pm
12961
4 Cylinder. They could not recreate it at the shop... It is intermittent but did happen a little more. On my way home today I had very poor performance and my...
Clint Furnas
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Jun 3, 2008
5:31 am
12962
... me, ... having ... starting ... seems ... too. ... Im ... feel ... a ... I took it to a shop and all they could tell me is what I already know, it has a...
Aaron
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Jun 4, 2008
12:39 am
12963
didnt they have some issues with fuel pumps in the early years? ... From: Aaron &lt;ap48079@...&gt; Subject: [Alero] Re: Rough start / Idle / Poor mileage...
Billy Gaddam
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Jun 4, 2008
1:32 am
12964
I would suspect "dirty" fuel injectors as a cause for hard starting, rough idle, and increased fuel consumption issues. Generally that's fairly easily ...
Tom Stoner
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Jun 4, 2008
12:01 pm
12965
After talking with other GM owners I have heard that adding Chevron Techron will eliminate the fuel injector problems.&nbsp; Add it to an empty gas tank every...
Brian C
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Jun 5, 2008
11:25 am
12966
The day after this email my Alero cut out 12 times on the way to work. About half of the times I idled and went to accelerate it would die. I could easily...
Clint Furnas
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Jun 11, 2008
7:34 pm
12967
I lost the ignition key off my key ring today. I do have a second key but living in a large apt. unit, I am concerned what if the key falls in the wrong...
in_iowa2001
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Jun 15, 2008
5:23 pm
12968
Has anybody replaced the ignition switch?&nbsp; I have had several instances recently where turning the key did nothing.&nbsp; I would wait a couple minutes,...
Scott
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Jun 15, 2008
8:25 pm
12969
In December I finally made it to the dealer with the same problem. The problem was a faulty ignition/passlock switch. The security light would come on and...
Brian C
conrail_66
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Jun 16, 2008
11:44 am
12970
I took care of that key situation. I traded the Alero in today on a 2008 Mazda 6. I got a great deal on it. First time anyone in my immediate family has...
Keifer ©
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Jun 17, 2008
2:04 am
12971
Keifer, Congratulations on your new Ford product. I'm sure the workers in the Flat Rock, Michigan plant thank you for your purchase. We sure do need the work...
Tom Stoner
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Jun 17, 2008
11:33 am
12972
Hi all!   I have a 1999 Alero (v-6/auto) and am having horn issues.  I've replaced the relay switch (I believe #21 in the fuse box) to see if it was a quick...
d m
nato_potato_...
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Jul 3, 2008
2:45 pm
12973
My right front strut broke on my 1999 Alero coupe. My mechanic said it would be 500 to 600 to replace the strut, coil and plate on both sides with new parts,...
jasonmccready
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Jul 3, 2008
7:45 pm
12974
There is also a fuse (located near that relay). I'm not sure now if the fuse is for the horn itself or the steering wheel horn circuit (as opposed to the...
rvbadagli
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Jul 7, 2008
2:23 pm
12975
THanks, Rich!   I was wondering if this group was dead or my question was too difficult.   I didn't even think of there being a separate fuse for the...
d m
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Jul 8, 2008
4:01 pm
12976
Has anyone used synthetic oil, such as Mobil 1 in their Alero? I have a 2002 GL, V6, with 18,000 mi. and would like to switch to synthetic oil. Thanks,...
S.
windracer1
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Jul 19, 2008
6:27 am
12977
Mine has had it ever since the first oil change, Mobil1 5W30. Cliff Scott 04 AleroGX etc... ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Cliff Scott
cliff8928
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Jul 19, 2008
6:43 am
12978
I have been using Mobil 1 since 30,000 miles in my 2002 coupe.  Don't change the oil out until it reaches 7500 miles now.  The car now has 70000 miles on...
Brian C
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Jul 21, 2008
2:14 pm
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