Re: [DML] First post as an owner :)

[Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxx>]

supermattthehero wrote:

> 1. What is the preferred method to re-attach the gas cap? It looks 
> like the epoxy cracked that held it to the hinge. 
Do you mean the flap has become detatched from the bonnet, or the cap 
doesn't fit? With your vin, you should have a lockable cap, and the 
spring-loaded flap in the bonnet.

> 2. If the key is turned to the 'on' position without the engine 
> running, what instrument panel lights should be illuminated? 
Oil, battery, fuel (if low), all of them, basically.

> 3. Will a Lockzilla fix a door lock that sticks in the 1/2-way 
> position? 
No. You need to adjust ht elink-rods in the door. There's a procedure i 
the updates manual.

> 4. It seems like the passenger side power window, when closing, 
> attempts to 'over-crank' after it has closed and makes an awful 
> noise. Any idea what this could be?
You have OEM regulators and the teeth have been chewed off the drive 
gear. Ther are stronger replacements available.

> 5. I've read the owner's manual, but I'm still unsure how the 
> luggage compartment, and engine compartment release levers 
> are "supposed" to work. My engine compartment lever does not seem to 
> do anything; I can lift and lower the louvers and compartment 
> covering freely. The luggage compartment, I need to pull the lever 
> and at the same time pull up on the hood to raise it. 
The luggage compartment is workign fine - the later cars had a stronger 
spring in the latch so the bonnet goes "pung" on its own when you pull 
the lever, but yours won't. The engine cover should latch shut,but the 
louvers freely move.

Martin
#1458 (close to yours)