What are common problems with Fc's?
Most have little eletrical bugs, nothing major just enough to annoy you. Stuff like clock, windshield wipers, warning lights, power window switches..... Some would say that flooding is a common problem, although mine has never done it.
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A lot of the electrical problems with 86-88 were fixed in 89-91s but not everything. 86-88 more likely to flood than the 89-91. Most if not all FCs have broken interior pieces but that is expected with a 14 yr old car.
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Originally posted by Rxmfn7
Most have little eletrical bugs, nothing major just enough to annoy you. Stuff like clock, windshield wipers, warning lights, power window switches..... Some would say that flooding is a common problem, although mine has never done it.
Most have little eletrical bugs, nothing major just enough to annoy you. Stuff like clock, windshield wipers, warning lights, power window switches..... Some would say that flooding is a common problem, although mine has never done it.
What do you do when it floods? Mine did it the other day
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when it floods, go under the hood and pull out the EGI fuse, then crank it for a bit (your car will not start) then go put the fuse back in, and you're good to go. i wired a switch up to it so i dont have to go under the hood to pull the fuse, i just hit the switch
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Biggest problem common with many FC's????
The owners that think they need OHV piston engines
Just kidding...well actually no, not kidding too much... the biggest most common problem with FC's is owners that don't maintain them properly and then complain about the car always being broken, or they just sell the car and whoever buys it gets stuck fixing all the things that should have been taken care of as maintenance, but now are major problems.
The owners that think they need OHV piston engines
Just kidding...well actually no, not kidding too much... the biggest most common problem with FC's is owners that don't maintain them properly and then complain about the car always being broken, or they just sell the car and whoever buys it gets stuck fixing all the things that should have been taken care of as maintenance, but now are major problems.
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The only thing that really irritates me is that damn sticky sunroof, has anyone got a good fix for it, or should I just accept it?
(no, I haven't pulled the thing apart, sort of worried I won't be able to put it back together, I don't have a garage :-( )
(no, I haven't pulled the thing apart, sort of worried I won't be able to put it back together, I don't have a garage :-( )
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What does your sunroof do, slitheryImp? Mine had a problem a couple weeks ago - she's better now. I had to manually closer her.
Hmm...problems I found?
idle
clock - only has worked with correct time..... once!
passanger side window - switch doesn't work anymore.
alarm system - every now and then, it'll stop working.
Hm, that's it.. I suppose, for now... that I can think of.
Hmm...problems I found?
idle
clock - only has worked with correct time..... once!
passanger side window - switch doesn't work anymore.
alarm system - every now and then, it'll stop working.
Hm, that's it.. I suppose, for now... that I can think of.
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Yes I would agree that electrical problems top the list of things that go wrong with the FC. I am dealing with a clutch pedal that likes to stick in the down position. Ive adjusted the pedal pressure and WD40'd it and it still sticks. Any suggestions??
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All of the bolts will break or strip threads....I've done Intake manifold (2x), twin scroll actuator 87 & 88 (2x), undertray (5x), hood stand and probably some others. All a function of age, not the car, but it's irratating none the less.
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Originally posted by BDoty311
Yes I would agree that electrical problems top the list of things that go wrong with the FC. I am dealing with a clutch pedal that likes to stick in the down position. Ive adjusted the pedal pressure and WD40'd it and it still sticks. Any suggestions??
Yes I would agree that electrical problems top the list of things that go wrong with the FC. I am dealing with a clutch pedal that likes to stick in the down position. Ive adjusted the pedal pressure and WD40'd it and it still sticks. Any suggestions??
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Originally posted by Icemark
replace the clutch master cyl.
replace the clutch master cyl.
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Originally posted by Cheers!
do u need to drop the tranny to get to the clutch master cyl.? my squeeks a bit and i ahve problem disengaging reverse... if its in reverse and it gets to the point where its real difficult to disengauge it, and put the clutch all the way in... rpms will drop to around 500... and car will almost stall.
do u need to drop the tranny to get to the clutch master cyl.? my squeeks a bit and i ahve problem disengaging reverse... if its in reverse and it gets to the point where its real difficult to disengauge it, and put the clutch all the way in... rpms will drop to around 500... and car will almost stall.
Replace and bleed both and you're done.
Recommend you replace both slave and master at the same time. My problem was exactly like yours, but it was the slave that was the culprit.
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Originally posted by christi
What does your sunroof do, slitheryImp? Mine had a problem a couple weeks ago - she's better now. I had to manually closer her.
What does your sunroof do, slitheryImp? Mine had a problem a couple weeks ago - she's better now. I had to manually closer her.
I think I'll just pick a nice day and pull the thing apart, if I can't put it back together on time, I'll store it in my fathers' garage, or tape a garbage bag over the hole
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