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  1. BrianDye

    POTD! ABS/Trac Control Light + Check AdvanceTrac Message

    Problem of the day! Last night I was driving home from work, a bit spirited I might add, and when I was on the highway, cruise set at 65, I swear it just shut off. (The cruise, as if I hit the brake or hit cancel) I very well MAY have hit cancel instead of the radio buttons I was trying...
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    Head broke off bolt in cooling elbow 9N499

    Well, everything was of course going way too smooth. Torquing the last bolt (passenger side rear) down, and SNAP. Head breaks right off. There was a little resistance towards the end, nothing that seemed bad though. The bolt was a bit dirty so I just assumed there was some crud on the threads...
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    Painted the plastic windshield trim today. Huge difference.

    I picked up some satin black (Its matte, but with a little shine) Rustoleum paint at Walmart for $4 the other day to paint my wiper arms. They were faded, extremely dull, and the bare aluminum/steel(?) was showing. The paint did wonders. I was in the garage moving some stuff around...
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    $1200 2006 LS in Illinois (COP, no title)

    Couldn't not share this. http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/5815895515.html Beautiful car for $1200. Jackass says he won't get a title even though he has a Certificate of Purchase. (Maybe I read wrong, but it seems like thats all you need to get a title. Unless he/his company went about...
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    This is why you replace all of your cooling components at once! (Plus helpful links)

    There are quite a few threads on what to do, or what you need, but none of them i've saw go into detail with pictures about the parts. I picked up my 03 LS for $400. Got it running (clogged cats), It overheated first time I drove it, checked the coolant level and it was almost a gallon low...
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    Help removing the Oil Cooler (03 V8)

    Im trying to replace the oil cooler in my 2003 V8. I have the new part in hand, but i'm struggling to see how the hell this thing comes off, short of a gigantic allen wrench. Is that what you're supposed to use to get that "bolt" out of the middle of the cooler? Ill have to make a trip to...
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    For Sale Magnaflow Third Cat (03-06 LS)

    Magnaflow Part #23936 Bought the Magnaflow catalytic converter package for my LS and only used the first two main cats. I have the third one still brand new, with the clamps. Make me an offer, shipped. (Shipping alone is probably gonna be $30-$40 because of its size and weight) The...
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    Pioneer Background Request

    Looking to have a background made for my Pioneer headunit. I did quite a bit of googling, and came up empty handed, even though ive seen members on here with a background that im looking for. I was originally just looking for something basic, black background with a silver/or white Lincoln...
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    Double Din Installation Issues (Fitment/Brackets)

    Skip this paragraph if you want to get right to the problem: Was going to install my single din Pioneer, at least temporarily so I could have bluetooth, better sound quality, etc. Ordered a non-Metra single din kit that sucked ass. Nothing lined up, brackets were a joke, etc. Decided to...
  10. BrianDye

    How many miles on your LS?

    Lets see those high mileage LS'es! Post your miles and what you've fixed/replaced. Who has the most miles? My 03 has 186k, picked it up with this many, replaced plugs, coils, catalytic converters (on their way this week) and most likely the whole cooling system. No cats on it...
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    How do the heated/cooled seats work in Gen 2's?

    Been curious since I picked this 2003 up. How do the heated and cooled functions work? I would assume the "cooled" feature is just the fan blowing air through the seat, right? But how does the heated part work? Most heated seats are just the electronic pads that warm up, fast. Mine heat up...
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    For Sale Gen 2 LS HID Headlights (Trade for non-HID's w/Halos)

    One of my cosmetic plans for this car are a set of headlights with Halos, possibly a retrofit. My 03 has the factory HID housings. I see these go for a small fortune. (About $250/each on eBay for a worn, scratched, heavily hazed set with bulbs that aren't tested) There's no way I could...
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    New Rack and Pinion 2 times, but still PS issues?

    So normally I take what sellers say with a grain of salt. Probably lying, up-selling, or just general BS 9 times out of 10. The guy I got this LS from though seemed very genuine, and went into detail on everything, not beating around the bush or anything. So far, all of the stuff he's said about...
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    Trying to figure out this "12" speaker system for future upgrades.

    I have read thread after thread about my "12" speaker system. One of the first upgrades once I get my LS road ready, is a stereo overhaul. Can't be rolling around with just FM. (CD changer doesn't work, and I don't own any CDs) So I've come to the conclusion, I have 8 speakers, but the doors...
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    My $400 LS Registry

    This thread will be long, and full of pictures. If you are on a cell phone with limited data, BACK UP NOW! :) So I was browsing Facebook while bored and waiting for broadcast at work. Came across this: I immediately sent a message asking for some information. My biggest question was what...
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    $500 for an '03 V8, not running. Yes or no?

    Was browsing Facebook earlier and saw in a sales group a 2003 LS for sale, asking $500. "Needs engine" Details: Car is white with what looked to be a black interior Very clean inside and out (needs a radio, they're keeping the aftermarket HU) 180k miles Trans shifts smooth All info I...
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    In the market for (another) LS, what issues to look for?

    Some of you may remember me from back when I was a punk-ass 16-17 year old with a 2000 LS lemon, but since then I've matured a lot and I'm not a teenage know it all anymore (lol!) Anywho, I've been seeing more and more on the road, and am really wanting to get rid of my Edge and get into an LS...
  18. BrianDye

    Does anyone sell rear hubs? Dealer says no..

    The LS has sway in the back end, and the dealer said its the passenger rear hub. He claims that nobody sells just the hub, that the whole knuckle needs to be replaced....I call BS, but im starting to believe the dealer; I cant find a rear hub ANYWHERE. ...Or is it not called a hub? Thats just...
  19. BrianDye

    Little update on my clunker..:D

    Shes got almost 190k on her now, everything original, (Not sure what maintenence previous owner did, I have reason to believe that he did absolutely nothing but got the oil changed, and filled it up with gas) I wonder if he was even using premium? I say all this because when I test drove the...
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    How big are the gas tanks on LS'es?

    My explorer is KILLING me on gas now, so I took the LS out for the day, driving LESS than I usually do in my explorer, drank a half tank of premium, even though the computer said its getting between 17.9-18.2, now I KNOW my explorer isnt topping 15 on a good day, and I usually use about an 8th...
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