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On the trim ring. You are probably right. I don't have the auto control on the heating system.

The yellow dots for screw location is a great idea. Your posts have been excellant. Thanks for your clear & concise explanations Comments: 1. Index? 2. I only got to 10 of 12 and my dial up connection pooped out. Come on Cable. Anyway I have only ventured into the Speaker department. On my 2003 OBW the door release cove needs to be removed and there is a 3rd screw right about where your elbow sits on the arm rest. That may have been on page 11 &12. 3. Masking tape on the prying screw driver I think I have the 4EAT. But I really don't want to change my radio head or go digging in there. Can I help with pictures of assembled stuff? John

I stopped for Lunch at KFC and parked outside. My remote would not work outside the car. As soon as I pulled away It was fine. Must be the radio waves that make the Chicken so good.

I went with a new set of door speakers and a new rear sub woofer. That was a 150.00 upgrade. I'm satisfied. Crutchfirld is a good place to find out what works. John 03 OBWL

Look for one under the plate holding the electric window controls.

I have 30000 on a set of the Bridgestone tires. One season of snow. I grew up in MA and VT and now reside in Western MD. My summer job was the Zamboni driver at a hockey rink. I found the OEM tires to be the best tire I have used from the factory. Usually they don't last much past 40 K. I find these tires get you going fine but can be a little squirrly in the rain and warm snow while trying to stop and turn. They are quiet. With good anticipation these tires will get where you want to go. I would give them an 8/10. I run them a pound less in the back and 4 PSI over the door pillar. John 03 OBW

Thanks! WW bottle two screws, two cable hooks, pull out of way. Other side 1 screw remove airbox. Regular plugs work fine.

Do you have a lot more pad dust than OEM?

2003 OB Wagon 30,000 miles Its time for new plugs and filter. I was looking at the plug access and they look pretty good except the one Driver side towards the rear of the car. I have pretty big paws and it looked tough to get to. Should I remove the window washer tank or is there another trick? Thanks for the help John

I was amazed when my dealer cranked a couple of self tapping screws into the front bumper to hold the the plate on. It must be the normal way. It seems to work fine.

Usually CD players have an emergency release somewhere. Singles had a paper clip hole to push them out. Check the owners manual 1st. Brakes: I have the 03 limited wagon the same oversized rotors and pads as yours. I have had the rotors cut 2 x and replaced once on the front. Document it with SOA so the warrenty clock resets each time its done. I have started to use Auto 3 to help with the braking duties and attempted to smooth out my driving. But coming around the bend on the Wash beltway and jumping on the brakes is just to much for these brakes to handle evidently. As they heat up I can feel the vibration. PITA considering the car is so nice. Oh well compromise.

Some tires get nosier at the end of their life. Plastic bag or other debris on exhaust system? Brake wear indicators? out of round rotors? Rust build up on the rotors may be dragging. Pads might not be retracting. Just ideas. Good luck! John

From what I have read it is a waste of money. Maybe one additional HP. Chipping a car works only on a turbo car as you are esentially just turning up the boost. For a naturally aspirated car you need to supercharge, and increase exahuast flow. Hardly worth the cost on a Station wagon

Bummer! I have a 2" scratch on the window. The kayak slid off the rack when unloading. Anyone know of a good fix? It's not real deep you can just barely feel it with your finger nail. Thanks John

32 cases of 3/8" skin on Lamb Weston Stealth French Fries. To a customer who got shorted. Still had room on front seat for my brief case.

Sporatic, OBW 03. I think its just waking up and getting the sleepys out.

TCP Balenced every 7500 miles S OE pads & rotors A poor Mating surface sounds promising combined with any amount of torque could warp the rotor. I'll go out and check their work with my torque wrench. I did ask them to double check the spec and hand tighten. Who knows. TOS Warrenty - Yes its documented to this point. I just couldn't believe the new rotors didn't fix the problem. SG I just started driving but I did try to go easy for the 1st 200 miles. Yes it only occurs while braking.

Greetings, I have a 2003 OBW limited with 23000 miles on it. It comes with larger rotors. I have the 4 rotors cut by the dealer at 380 miles. Then the fronts at 17000 miles. I just had the front rotors replaced at 21000. When the brakes heat up and you reduce speed from 50+ you can feel a noticable shimmy. Am I missing somthing else? Brake pads? Calipers? contamination? Could the wheel surface be out of wack and warping the rotors?