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Re: My Misc Fiero issues
« Reply #615 on: January 17, 2021, 10:23:54 am »
I tried the first one and there was no indication of a spark inside the bulb.  Images of similar tools by other manufacturers show a filament inside.  Maybe Lisle uses a luminous gas.
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« Reply #616 on: February 12, 2021, 05:36:54 pm »
The cruise stalk had been installed incorrectly, with the cable wrapped around the column.  That stalk was cut out, and a new stalk installed correctly.  That may or may not have been the cause of the cruise issues.  When the roads clear, I'll have to do a road test.
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« Reply #617 on: February 12, 2021, 05:37:18 pm »
The temp gauge wire seems to have erratic resistance, so that needs to be addressed.  My Fiero was moved outside, where the temp is 12 degrees.  After a few hours, we turned the key, without starting the engine.  The temp was OK, then slowly rose, until indicating overheat.  We ran a temporary wire to test.
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« Reply #618 on: February 12, 2021, 06:50:19 pm »
It looks as if the problem is the temp sensor.  I have gone through 9 of these.  Thanks, china.

New sensor installed.  Temp gauge reads correctly.
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« Reply #619 on: February 21, 2021, 11:06:31 am »
When traffic was minimal, I had a small parade: street sweeper/vacuum, water spray truck, and dryer.  They cleared off 3 lanes (all) in both directions, for several miles.  Hopefully, that got most of the salt.  It took them several hours.

I took the Fiero for a drive.  Still no cruise control.  The engine dies when stopping.
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Re: My Misc Fiero issues
« Reply #620 on: February 21, 2021, 05:30:03 pm »
Looking my Fiero over, I found this:


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Re: My Misc Fiero issues
« Reply #621 on: February 22, 2021, 07:03:24 pm »
And today, the tempermental cruise control worked.

Found 2 more vacuum leaks, both at the throttle body.
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Re: My Misc Fiero issues
« Reply #622 on: February 26, 2021, 08:19:05 am »
Found a puddle of oil under the left side of the engine, again.
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Re: My Misc Fiero issues
« Reply #623 on: March 01, 2021, 05:58:41 pm »
My hazard lights flash once, then go dead.  Bad relay?
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« Reply #624 on: March 01, 2021, 06:52:41 pm »
Sounds like it.  I think that's the one up underneath the driver's side.  The hard to get to one. 
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Re: My Misc Fiero issues
« Reply #625 on: March 01, 2021, 07:00:34 pm »
Consulting the October 2018 newsletter, it's in the courtesy center.
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« Reply #626 on: March 02, 2021, 06:47:02 pm »
The shimmy seems to be back.  There must be something else that is moving, front and rear.  The tow was out in both the right front and the left rear.  The tie rods are tight in the front, as are the tri-links in the rear.  I don't recall hitting any monster potholes.
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« Reply #627 on: March 04, 2021, 05:04:52 pm »
The fluid leak seems to still be the transmission pan.  Going to try some RTV.  Otherwise, must replace the pan.
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Re: My Misc Fiero issues
« Reply #628 on: March 05, 2021, 10:03:59 pm »
Re-alignment is done.  Rrgh!

The wires to the EGR had melted, so had to be replaced.  One of the wires was a ground wire--the same ground wire that goes to the TPS, so that likely explains the poor fuel economy, this last run.  That or my right foot.  Likely one of those things.  Only 119 miles for 6.2 gallons.  Anyway, the AFR was all over the place.  Between that and the vacuum leak, well, it was not a happy camper.
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Re: My Misc Fiero issues
« Reply #629 on: March 08, 2021, 05:50:57 pm »
I drove my Fiero to work, and parked in the lot.  Someone backed into my Fiero, and hit the right side tail light.  Probably the bumper, too, but the tail light is now damaged.   Rrgh.  Then, the guy was going to "fix" the damage.  Right.
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