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Old May 7, 2009 | 06:35 PM
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Two Electrical Problems: help please!

this is the last thing I have to do before start up. First of all, could somebody please tell me where these wires connect? I can't make sense out of the wiring diagram, and I can't see any connectors. Secondly, where do I mount the bracket that holds the +/- battery cables on their way to the starter?
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Old May 7, 2009 | 07:25 PM
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The one hooks up to the oil pressure sensor and the other hooks up right next to the oil pressure sensor to the water sensor.
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Old May 7, 2009 | 07:27 PM
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The battery cable bracket bolts to the rear plate/trans bolt just below the heater hose outlet.

The square connector goes to a temp sensor on the rear plate, below the oil pedestal.

Ther round connector is probably for the oil pressure sender that may car does not have, being only an '80 GS.
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Old May 7, 2009 | 07:30 PM
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Okay, so I got the one hooked up to the oil pressure sender, but I already have the water temp sensor plugged in to another connector. Is there anything else the round one could be?
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Old May 7, 2009 | 07:33 PM
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check the oil pan
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Old May 7, 2009 | 08:15 PM
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okay, so I have that stuff taken care of, but I plugged the battery in and the cruise control started wigging out. wtf?
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Old May 8, 2009 | 12:05 AM
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alright, last post was not clear. I have two more problems.

1) When I put the (-) battery cable on the battery, the hot start assist motor activates immediately. I am wondering if I maybe connected something wrong, but the wire goes directly from the motor into the wiring loom, around the front to the passenger side where there are 3 connectors without anything to go into. There's also one on the carb. Any ideas on this?

2) if I disconnect the hot start assist, and turn the key to the accessory position, the windshield wipers turn on. Where is the connection for the wiper motor?
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Old May 8, 2009 | 01:25 AM
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The wiper connector is located onder the grill
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Old May 8, 2009 | 01:31 AM
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Doble check the wire you connect nextto the oil pressure sensor
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Old May 8, 2009 | 10:03 AM
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There are a few connectors in that area that are the same size and shape, and that can be misconnected; you really need to use the wiring diagram to check the color codes of the wires, to make sure you're hooking A to A.

Trying to do it by trial and error runs the risk of frying something.
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Old May 8, 2009 | 02:43 PM
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okay, I think I have everything hooked up right this time. I do have an noob question though:

Where the hell does the ground battery cable hook up to the chassis?
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Old May 8, 2009 | 02:53 PM
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It bolts to a threaded hole on the drivers side shock tower facing the engine. There should be an eyelet on the cable for it.
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Old May 8, 2009 | 03:39 PM
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Goes right here:

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thanks guys.
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