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Old 01-09-2007 | 08:40 AM
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So much it hurts to think about it.

I started to list them but I got depressed. Can I list the things that do work?
Old 01-09-2007 | 08:44 AM
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On the 84 - everything

83 lets see

door locks
ac
sunroof
radio
at least one feature on each seat
speedo
power antena

plus more I don't want to think of anymore.


my head hurts.
Old 01-09-2007 | 08:46 AM
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I can achieve take off velocity but the wings don't extend and the landing gear won't retract. Oh yea, another thing, that cute little stewardess I hired for in flight snacks and rub downs hasn't showed up for work yet...
Old 01-09-2007 | 09:30 AM
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I can't quite seem to get that stealth button to work.
Old 01-09-2007 | 09:33 AM
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Still haven't installed the klingon cloaking device you got for christmas Andrew
Old 01-09-2007 | 09:37 AM
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ABS
Demister Flap
Footwell Flap
Hatch Release
Third Gear - requires kid gloves
LSD and Cruise - only because they were never fitted!
Old 01-09-2007 | 10:05 AM
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Windshield washers
Rear hatch release
R. wiper thing isn't aligned correctly
Originally Posted by scott863
Electric Raising/Lowering of the driver's seat function (other two switches work)
Scott, I had a similar problem. If pressing the button causes the fuse to blow or lights to flicker, it could be (was for me) the shielded cable from the motor to the actuator shorting the ground to the that specific motor. As the seat is lowered the cable is pushed up against the power/ground wires of the motor. If this is the case, just move the cable so it isn't touching the motor wires.
Old 01-09-2007 | 10:10 AM
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Rear hatch does not release
AC heater switch needs to be bypassed
Old 01-09-2007 | 10:38 AM
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Okay, I'll bite. Here is what I know doesn't work (I am sure I am missing something or two):
power antenna, rear wiper, hvac (works right when it wants to), cruise and rack has a small leak.

What works right: It puts a smile on my face everytime I drive it!!!
Old 01-09-2007 | 10:43 AM
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Here is a quick list of current "issues" with my car.
outside cooling flaps
fans
both power seats have issues
leak from either the sun roof or hatch
outside temperature sensor
window felt worn
HVAC vacume diaphram for feet, center and defrost.
battery keeps dying
leaky power steering rack
leaking transmisson
The following is the reason it's been in the shop for two weeks.
xx water pump
xx knock sensors
xx timing belt
xx idle stabilizer

Oh and one last item the flux capacitor keeps acting up.
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Old 01-09-2007 | 10:56 AM
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Um, most of it.

Engine won't crank
blower motor
head lights pop up but don't light
mirrors
interior light
coolant temp
speedometer
leaking rear diff
front crank seal
soft hose to slave cylinder

That's all I've discovered so far.
Old 01-09-2007 | 11:18 AM
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My short list of items that don't work:

1. Cruise control amp.
2. Flap to outside air never closes-making A/C marginal on very hot days and making the center vent " Lukewarm only" on very cold days.
3. Pod -ODO gear and lights.
4. Under hood light does not work. Turned on parking lights and replaced bulb. Still does not work.
Edit-I also have the fuel guage reading 3/4 on guage when full. When guage shows empty, I still have 6-7 gallons left.

Items to fix that "work" but need fixing.
1. Rear main seal.
2. Replace leaking upper radiator hose-small slit in hose where clamp has cut the hose.
3. Replace small rubber O-ring that goes between the trans pan and plastic fill reservior.
4. Fuel filter and Check Valve R&R.
5. Rear Diff fluid.

My rear hatch release actually works-therefore I never use it.
Old 01-09-2007 | 11:31 AM
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Odometer - again.

Replaced the broken gear and less than 1000 miles later it quit working. I really need to get in and check it out.

Oh - and the doors won't stay open. And the passenger mirror is loose.
Old 01-09-2007 | 12:39 PM
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most common I have seen in order of frequency:

1) recirculation flap and other vacuum pots
2) oil pan gasket
3) air conditioner
4) heater valve
5) cruise control
6) "D" light in automatic gauges
7) sunroof drain holes
8) weather seals (hatch and sunroof)
9) clock light
10) seat heaters if present
11) seat switches
12) heater control lights
13) brake pad sensors
Old 01-09-2007 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Andrew Olson
I can't quite seem to get that stealth button to work.
Didn't you know that the factory disabled it on red cars?

They thought red cars are always bought by extroverts...


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