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New-to-me '03 Arc. Some questions!
Posted by Bri [Email] (more from Bri) on Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:36:48
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Hi all,
I'm glad to see some familiar screennames over here on the 9-5 board (from the 900/900 boards). I just got a 2003 Arc, merlot, gorgeous and delightful to drive!
I have a few questions.
First, my check engine light came on naturally today, the day after I bought the car. I don't have an owner's manual yet, but I had downloaded one. Not too much to tell without getting the codes pulled, I understand. Do places like Auto-Zone do this for free? And is there a special procedure for taking the codes? And once I have the code, is there a list of what they mean? I wonder if it might not be a good idea to get a code scanner, since I live in the middle of nowhere and like to tinker on my cars.
2. The stereo. Works just fine, no dead pixels either. Has anyone found a way to add mp3 playing funtionality to these units? I had installed an aftermarket stereo in my 900 that used a USB disk, tons of music available all the time without carrying a bunch of CDs.
3. Replacing batteries in the remote-key: CR1632, if I remember right is the battery. I just figure out how to open the key, and replace the battery. Will the car recognize it without any additional procedures?
4. Xenon lights. I haven't driven the car at night yet but I look forward to lights that work better than my 900's. I noticed xenon bulbs are way expensive; how often do they usually need replacement?
5. Any other tips or advice would be appreciated. I hope to have this car a long time, though I'm having to fight my wife and father off since they want it too!
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Posts in this Thread:
- New-to-me '03 Arc. Some questions!, Bri, Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:36:48 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: New-to-me '03 Arc. Some questions!, Larry West , Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:13:59
- Re: New-to-me '03 Arc. Some questions!, Dan-O, Sun, 25 Jul 2010 18:02:50
- Re: New-to-me '03 Arc. Some questions!, B Millar , Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:31:54
- Re: New-to-me '03 Arc. Some questions!, Carlo , Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:36:03
- Re: New-to-me '03 Arc. Some questions!, JG, Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:56:27
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