84GSL-SE electrical problems
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84GSL-SE electrical problems
I just got me a 1984. GSL-SE. Its been sitting for 10 yrs plus. I have no power to my windows, stock stereo, my interior lights don't work, signal lights won't work, and I don't even know if the fuel pump is working. Is there any place that I don't know where there is fuses. Would really appreciate the help. Thanks for reading.
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welcome to the board.
first order of business: Foxed.ca get a copy of the FSM
the fuse box in down in the driver's footwell. you can't miss it.
i know your post didn't mention starting (or attempts at starting) but, there are things you should be doing before trying to start a car that has been sitting so long, so just keep that in mind before you try.
first order of business: Foxed.ca get a copy of the FSM
the fuse box in down in the driver's footwell. you can't miss it.
i know your post didn't mention starting (or attempts at starting) but, there are things you should be doing before trying to start a car that has been sitting so long, so just keep that in mind before you try.
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I've checked the fuses and they al seem good. I've checked the oil and water and everything is good. The engine did run but only with startting fluid. Not sure on what else to check. Thanks for the reply. Diabolical 1
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I've been going through most of the wires and all of them seem to intact. The only thing I can think of is go through all the connectors and check them for rust. Thanks
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If the engine runs on starting fluid it is a fuel delivery problem,as this tells you that the Spark is working and of course that it is getting air.
The fuel system should be checked into more thoroughly.I would suspect the pump and clean the tank of any debris,fuel filter,lines etc.
The fuel system should be checked into more thoroughly.I would suspect the pump and clean the tank of any debris,fuel filter,lines etc.
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Yeah that is next on my list. Ill be doing that today hopefully. Thanks for the info guys. It is very helpful. I got the windows to work. Mirrors also. I think the stock stereo is burned out. Ill be checking that also. Thanks again.
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No, the fuel pump should be running when you switch on the ignition.
There is a connector that connects the engine wiring harness to the rest of the car. It is just beside the brake booster. Check that connection, It gave me tons of problems as well.
There is a connector that connects the engine wiring harness to the rest of the car. It is just beside the brake booster. Check that connection, It gave me tons of problems as well.
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Great upgrade replace fuel pump with a a1000 call it a day get matching reg u can run efi or carb with it but every plug u find clean with contact cleaner highly reccomend Haynes repair manual has all wiring diagrams for car was very helpful too me I also am a fb fan and wires do break
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Hey waz fellas. I know i havent been on here in a while but i ran into some financial problems and was close to selling my baby. Now im a lil more stable. And ive been working on the car for about 3 weeks now and i can only get it to start with only starting fluid. It tried to start a couple of time by it self and my stock stereo turned on also. and then nothing again. Here is a list of things ive done to the car.
New fuel pump and filter
Clean and tested the injectors
New ooptima battery and top post batt cable (cause the old one was getting hot)
Cleaned out the gas tank
New ngk spark plug and ngk wires
Oil change with with filter
I even tried both methods of unfludding it
Is there something that i am missing? Any ideas would be very greatfully appreciated.
New fuel pump and filter
Clean and tested the injectors
New ooptima battery and top post batt cable (cause the old one was getting hot)
Cleaned out the gas tank
New ngk spark plug and ngk wires
Oil change with with filter
I even tried both methods of unfludding it
Is there something that i am missing? Any ideas would be very greatfully appreciated.
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To be honest i havent checked the timing. Ill get to that this weekend. Ive checked the lines and they seem correct. Fuel rail also. If i blow on the fuel rail on either end is it sopost to feel cloged or flow freely? And what i ment waz that the car sputtered a couple of time and thats when the stereo turnef on. Do you think i need to run more gound?
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