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09-26-08, 10:50 AM
#53
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I had a no spark issue too before my injector issue. I replace my ecu with a different one and i got full spark.
Your headlights are wired on the front harness. Your car has 4 main harnesses a front, engine, dash and rear and they all hook into each other in some way or another.
Your headlights are wired on the front harness. Your car has 4 main harnesses a front, engine, dash and rear and they all hook into each other in some way or another.
09-26-08, 11:17 AM
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This stems from a deep and abiding belief that America is turning into a country of lazy, complacent drones, moreso now than ever. Most people just accept everything around them and never question how things work, or why they work. I hate that about this country, I hate that about people in general, mostly because it's just sad. What makes humans special is their desire to know, their spark of curiosity that keeps them constantly questioning - and that's being beaten out of my generation. Keep quiet. Keep your head down, don't question, do as you're told and conform.
My other car is a '02 automatic n/a VW Beetle. And it's slow as hell. After sitting in my brother's Z, and a Firebird Formula and a Shelby Mustang, I just couldn't do it anymore. I didn't want something monstrously powerful. I didn't want something huge and overbearing either. A long process of poking around at different cars commenced.
RWD was a must. Small, because I'm *really* short. Quick, with loads character. 80s Japanese sportscars have a sort of allure to them. I wanted something turboed, but I was okay with naturally aspirated as long as it made some power.
So between the choice of a 300ZX, a 240SX, a 200SX or an RX-7...?
I picked the RX-7, obviously, and this is the one I found for the price I was looking for. Of course, she came with issues, with problems. But in the end, I really do love this car, and I'm determined to have her working before the year's out.
RWD was a must. Small, because I'm *really* short. Quick, with loads character. 80s Japanese sportscars have a sort of allure to them. I wanted something turboed, but I was okay with naturally aspirated as long as it made some power.
So between the choice of a 300ZX, a 240SX, a 200SX or an RX-7...?
I picked the RX-7, obviously, and this is the one I found for the price I was looking for. Of course, she came with issues, with problems. But in the end, I really do love this car, and I'm determined to have her working before the year's out.
09-28-08, 01:50 AM
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You're not the only one that bought a car that doesn't run lol. I bought my 7 with blown apex seals. I figured a fresh motor would be wise anyway. But good luck with that fuel/spark issue!
09-28-08, 02:43 PM
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Ugh. All fuses are good and receiving power.
I pulled the ECU today - gonna see if it's getting power when it gets less stupid-hot outside. :\
I'm covered in insulation dust and it is gross. XD </girl>
Okay, I'm good. XD
I pulled the ECU today - gonna see if it's getting power when it gets less stupid-hot outside. :\
I'm covered in insulation dust and it is gross. XD </girl>
Okay, I'm good. XD
09-30-08, 01:51 PM
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Anyway! I think I've found the problem, or part of it. ^_^ Electrical schematics are brilliant! [Hush, I'm new to all of this.]
Also, my car is GXL. Neato.
10-01-08, 07:03 AM
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true enough, however, men are always more willing to help a female, if a guy saw another man on fire, and a women whos cat was in a tree, he would run to get a ladder.
10-01-08, 08:49 AM
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Lovin my 7
10-01-08, 09:53 AM
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i took about the same route as you, picked up a neglected 88 s/e and have since gone through the entire thing, replaced fenders, hood, headlight assembly, bumper, 5lug swap, TII diff swap, aftermarket suspension, wiring harness, relocated 3rd gen alternator, brakes all around, removed emssions, full exhaust, intake, intake manifolds, tranny, clutch, slave cylinder, u name it. my rx was my learning vehicle also, before this id done about as much as my own oil change. with help form some mechanically inclined friends (the same enthusiasts which got me into rx7's in the first place) ive been throiugh my entire car know it inside and out and wouldnt have done it any other way, now im the one helping my friends on their cars. not to mention im getting another one, good luck and enjoy!
10-01-08, 02:53 PM
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10-02-08, 02:43 PM
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10-02-08, 02:45 PM
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Hi everyone! Kurt's informed me that my car is a GXL.
Now I can lord my LSD over my brother's AE '84 300ZX. [He stripped 3rd gear out of his transmission Friday at the track. Poor guy.]
Now I can lord my LSD over my brother's AE '84 300ZX. [He stripped 3rd gear out of his transmission Friday at the track. Poor guy.]