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i read in the service manual that the rear ride height is somehow set by loosening the upper control arm bolts. I know it sounds crazy but there was a whole section on it.

sounds like they didnt reconnect all the harnesses behind the radio

18k931 yes is nav....you can find on ebay for half that price. remember that's just the headunit though......

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sputtering and flashing cel is very indicative of a misfire (i.e. coil). Good news is your cel is on so you can get the codes read and likely take the guesswork out of it.

CEL sounds like coils but dealer should be able to confirm. Get somebody to run title or registration history for you and you should be able to track down the previous owner...maybe your buddy can pull it out of the service system for you.

What problems are you having? CEL and slow shifts, etc. are COMMON ls problems, whether the car has been wrecked or not. I would deal with the repairs. As for the bad body work, why not call the previous owner and get the scoop? Most body shops offer a long (or lifetime) warranty on their...

I don't see where they did anything "illegal". You didn't do your research and got a car with some defects (carfax is a screening tool, NOT research. when you get ready to buy you should have it inspected if you don't know what to look for). Now if they put in writing "accident free" or...

that looks close just different spacing

what about those with an 03 that already paid for this repair?

that whole plastic piece comes out in 30 seconds. then the rubber gasket comes out in 2 seconds. grab the two little pieces that go up next to the ashtray - pull straight out towards you. then the whole gray piece will lift straight up. The car needs to be in drive to do this otherwise the...

is that the module in the center console? wasn't sure if it was that or airbag/belt module

could simply be loose harness since bump caused it. I think that module is in the center console? you can look at service manual to check If you need a new one you could just get one from a scrap yard, betcha under $200. Check out www.car-part.com and search "Computer-other"

No special tools, I did mine on 03 v8. I must say it's one of the biggest pains in the ass I've ever done. Then you really should bleed system, etc. I do most work myself but this in my opinion is better left to the dealer.

non-sport is noticable thinner