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  1. J

    AM Static when "on" not "aux"

    Just curious if anyone has run into this before. It must be some kind of ground or filter issue. When I have my X off, and the key inthe AUX position, the AM is crystal clean. FM and CASS are as well. As soon as you turn the key to the "RUN" position it get a horrible static. I get this with...
  2. J

    Gas Mileage

    Just filled up today for the 2st time since the Dealer topped it off when I bought it. 20gal and 250 miles = 12.5 MPG......does that sound about right for gettin' around town in a '97 5.0?
  3. J

    Multi-Switch

    My Turn Signal-Wiper\Washer Arm seems to have an intermittent problem. Left turn dosen't always work and neither does the wash.....I'm wondering if it can be taken apart and cleaned, or is it best just to purchase a whole new multi-switch?
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    Adding Stock CD changer

    I have the stock Head unit with Tape/CD, but there isn't a CD player. I assume I can get the changer for the center console and a controll cable and it should just plug in to the head unit? Any advice is much appreciated, however I do want to stay stock, so save your breath if you want to...
  5. J

    40MPH shimmy

    It's the only way I can describe it. Driving along at 35-40 there is a pronounced "shimmy" that sounds like you are going over rumble strips and I "think" it's coming from the right/right rear. It's not constant, and there isn't a pattern to it. Lasts maybe 3 or 4 seconds every 3-7 minutes...
  6. J

    Cargo Liners

    I want to get a cargo liner to keep it from getting the carpet muddy when we take the dogs with us and basically keep the carpet clean.......anybody here have one of them from J.C. Whitney? Other reccomendations?
  7. J

    When to wash?

    What is the concensus on when to get the mud off? Is it easier while it's still wet, or do you wait a day or three and let it dry?
  8. J

    AM Reception??

    Anybody else have bad AM reception? The head unit seems to be the same one that is in the wifes Grand Marquis, but the local station I listen to all the time is all static.....sounds like crap. Anntenna problem maybe?
  9. J

    n00b intro....

    Just wanted to say Hi with post #2. Post #1 was a thank you for helping with my keyless entry......good info on this site! Well when I say I'm a n00b I mean it. I just traded my old '91 GMC 1500 yesterday for a '97 XLT 5.0 AWD, and all I can say is....WHY DIDN'T I DO THIS SOONER!!! :D...
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