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Where can I find 24 inch
replacement wiper blades?
How can I take my wiper arms
off?
Can I replace my fixed mast antenna with a retractable
one?
What is causing the scratches
on my door
window?
What are the plastic blocks under the car that say
"Don't Jack Here"?
How can I change my fog light
bulb?
Why do my headlights flicker when I drop down to 1500
or 1750 RPM?
How can I disable my daytime running lights
and ambient light sensor?
What are those dimples/dents on
the top of my rear quarter panels?
Where can I get a Ram
Air, Firehawk, or SS hood?
What aero (dress-up) kits are
available for the Camaro?
Where can I
find 24 inch replacement wiper blades?
You can get them from GM, but be prepared to sign
loan papers. Otherwise, check at your local Auto parts
stores. They make perfect
fit blades that are long enough if you look. I found mine at Auto Zone
(Southern California).
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How can I take my
wiper arms off?
Stop the wipers in the "up" position by turning off
the ignition with the wipers on. Mark their positions on the windshield. (Don't
turn on the ignition until reinstalling the wiper arms.) Open the hood. For
each wiper arm, first pull up the plastic piece covering the base of the arm.
It can be raised by pulling out the two tabs that clip it down to the base of
the arm. If you want to totally remove it, pull on the cover to disconnect the
hinged end. Remove the nut that holds the wiper arm on and pull the wiper arm
to its fully raised position (as if you were cleaning the windshield). Wiggle
the arm around while applying a little pulling motion and it should come right
off.
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Can I replace my fixed
mast antenna with a retractable one?
Yes. The Pontiac part number for the 95's is 100098596
and the Chevy part is 10269281. The list price is $87.33 and the kit includes
everything except the harness from the radio to the antenna. You probably
should get that harness (part number 12117322) as it will make wiring the
antenna easier. You might also try RK Sport (619-433-1663) for their whole
kit.
All radios have a provision for switching the relay on
the power antenna. You have to run two wires to the antenna from the front of
the interior. This will require removing the radio, passenger seat, passenger
side kick panel, rear seat cushion, spare tire, and the spare tire cover. The
up-down relay power (orange wire) will come from Pin 8 on the back of the
radio. You will find Pin 8 in the upper connector of the two piggy-backed
connectors at the back of the radio. (The other connector port on the back of
the 1995 and on radios is for the remote CD player.) You can purchase a
connector lead from any auto store. Get the ones for the micro-pack connectors.
Just crimp these connectors to the proper gauge wire and insert them into the
connector body. Then plug the connector into the radio. The other wire (red)
that you need to run is for the power. You can run this to the unused radio
accessory port on the IP fuse panel. Finally, just ground the third antenna
lead (black wire) to the antenna bracket.
Installing the power antenna assembly itself is
simple, but it does require drilling a hole for the antenna drain. Below the
antenna mounting bracket is a flat area that is used for this. Run your hand
across this area and you'll find it. Drill a 1/2 to 3/4 inch hole here. Be
careful because the rear bumper facia is on the other side. Once the hole is
drilled, trim the drain tube, and install it. The factory antenna comes with
this attached. You should also purchase the tool for removing the antenna nut
located on the outside of the fender.
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What is causing the
scratches on my door window?
The window alignment needs to be adjusted from inside
the door (taking the inside door panel off). There is a Technical Service
Bulletin (#651023) which addresses this problem on 1993 - 1995 cars.
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What are the plastic
blocks under the car that say "Don't Jack Here"?
Those blocks are actually spots for jacking up the
car, but the label says 'Do not jack here' really means 'Do not jack in front
of the plastic block or at the ridge'. If you refer to the Helm manual, one of
the drawings indicated that it is one of the proper front jack points.
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How can I change my
fog light bulb?
You should be able to get at them from under the car
(on jack stands). First remove the air dam and then pull 3 of the "pop clips"
that connect the black plastic piece to the part of the lower front fascia that
curves up under the car. This will expose the washer reservoir (opposite the
radiator). There are also a couple of screws on each side that need to be
removed. Then pull the whole piece out. You can see the wire loom that goes
into the back off the fog lights (one per side). Turn these a 1/4 turn (just
like pulling a taillight or turn signal light) and they come out. Unclip the
old light (be careful not to break any clips) and install the new one. These
light bulbs are halogen and will explode if scratched or dropped and they're
expensive (about $9.99). Finally, reinstall the bulb, make sure it works, and
then put everything back together.
If your fingers are nimble enough, you can replace
them from the front. You just need to pry the two pull-retainers on both sides
of the fog light out with a small flathead screwdriver. The one closest to the
middle of the car will be the hardest to remove and put back in. You will also
need to remove the aiming screw and spring. Then the fog light can be removed.
A pair of small needle-nose pliers makes re-installation easier.
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Why do my headlights
flicker when I drop down to 1500 or 1750 RPM?
This seems to be from the electric AIR pump turning on
and off while the engine is cold. The pump cycles when the engine is cold
(hence set very rich by the computer) to add additional air into the exhaust
stream for a more complete burn by the catalytic
converter. The only reason
you notice it more at low RPMs is that the alternator works a little harder to
adjust to the change in load. It is not a problem. It is the same effect as
your house lights getting dim momentarily when you turn on the
vacuum cleaner.
You will probably see a momentary dimming of the interior lights as well when
this happens. You should also see the flicker when you flip the fan switch at
idle.
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How can I disable my
daytime running lights and ambient light sensor?
First,
gently pry off the plastic plate covering the
climate controls and stereo. Next, remove the wire cluster(s) from the light
and/or convertible top switch (if applicable) so you can get the plastic plate
totally out of the way. Then remove the stereo deck with a 7mm socket. You can
let it hang and rest on the seat or remove the wire cluster from the back to
completely remove it. If you look directly behind where the stereo deck was
mounted, you will see a small black box with two wire clusters
attached to the
top of it. This is the daytime running light (DRL)/ambient light sensor module.
Remove the module from the back of the vent where it's mounted by pulling up
and out. Upon inspecting the two wire clusters connected to the module, you
will notice one wire cluster on the right is larger and has a black connecting
piece, and the one on the left is the smaller wire cluster and has a blue
connecting piece. Pull out the smaller wire cluster with the blue connecting
piece (you can tape it to the wire or just let it hang). Finally, snap in the
module back in place and reassemble your dash board.
It's important not to remove the large wire cluster
(black connecting piece) or the whole module itself, as it controls the turn
signals as well.
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What are those
dimples/dents on the top of my rear quarter panels?
These seem to be due to the shock absorber mounts. The
rear quarter panels are sheet metal (as opposed to the rest of the body which
is fiberglass except for the hood). They do not seem to form or worsen over
time so it's most likely they came from the factory this way as "birthing
marks". They're not very noticeable unless you look at an angle. It's right by
the antenna on the right panel and in the same location across on the left
panel.
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Where can I get a Ram
Air, Firehawk, or SS hood?
Currently, the Firehawk and SS hoods cannot be ordered
without a valid VIN of an existing car with documentation of an accident
requiring replacement of the hood. But since the WS6 Formulas and Trans Ams
aren't considered special production vehicles, it's likely you'll be able to
get the Ram Air hood from Pontiac.
If you have a Camaro or you're looking for a cheaper
set up, there are a number of companies which make aftermarket hoods. American
Sports Car Design (800-579-0777) makes a "big-block" hood (very similar SLP
hood on the SS) which is available for the Firebird or Camaro. Suncoast PGI
(888-255-8900) makes a very close WS6/Firehawk-looking hood also available for
the Firebird or Camaro.
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What aero (dress-up)
kits are available for the Camaro?
The following companies offer a variety of kits
including ground effects (side skirts), hoods, scoops, and spoilers:
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LG Motorsports (214-272-7753) - ground-effects and
rear spoiler
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RK Sport (619-433-1663) - ground-effects, rear
spoiler/wing, hoods
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Callaway (800-231-1121) - replacement nose, side
panels, rear panels
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Wings West (714-722-9995) - ground-effects, rear
wing
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American Sports Car (800-579-0777) - hoods, scoops,
aerobody
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