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Tech Tips, Tech Questions / Re: Need To Know: Headlight Electrical Issue

« on: April 24, 2021, 01:52:38 pm »

Yes, I am sure.
However, I suspect it might be somewhere in the wires between the headlight switch and the high-beam switch on the steering column.

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Tech Tips, Tech Questions / Re: Need To Know: Headlight Electrical Issue

« on: April 24, 2021, 10:35:20 am »

No changes visible @ switch. 
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Tech Tips, Tech Questions / Need To Know: Headlight Electrical Issue

« on: April 24, 2021, 07:41:23 am »

Hi all,
Issue has me stumped. Headlights on our 88 were re-wired by previous owner, so the lights would come up, even if only the right side of the light-switch (Running Light) is pushed. In other words, it is not possible to turn on ONLY the running lights, the main headlights come on, no matter if I push the left or right side of the switch.So where might I find the modification/re-wiring the PO did? I hope it's not directly at the control-module, as I know that thing is inside the left front inner fender and a hassle to get to.
So, anyone have an idea?
Much obliged,
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General Fiero Discussion / Re: A Teaser - The Duchess' new "Phoenix" GT

« on: April 16, 2021, 03:15:28 pm »

Hmmm........
Thanks for the info Ralph.
But how rough is rough?
Starting to wonder if it would be worth surprising Anne with the car.
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General Fiero Discussion / Re: A Teaser - The Duchess' new "Phoenix" GT

« on: April 14, 2021, 09:06:52 pm »

Wreck It Ralph went down to look at Duchess.  I never managed to get down there due to the back injury and other constraints. 

I believe he said that David wasn't willing to sell the GT that belonged to the son. 

So, what condition was the Phoenix in? Worth shipping to Germany?

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General Discussion / Re: ..... So far, so good!

« on: March 28, 2021, 04:46:54 am »

Well, one thing I missed - Charlie finally got himself an avatar! 

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General Discussion / Re: ..... So far, so good!

« on: March 26, 2021, 09:41:04 am »

OK, after a long while, I'm back again.
Walking, almost pain free. Just can't sit for a long time.
Did I miss much?

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General Discussion / Re: ..... So far, so good!

« on: October 08, 2020, 10:01:30 am »

Remembering from an accident of my own, I believe C8 is the last vertebrae in the neck.  So, if 3 of your neck vertebrae were fused, any reduction in neck mocement?

Actually, there are 7 cervical vertebrae, C1 (Atlas) thru C7.And yes, unfortunately, I have lost a bit of flex, can't look down as far as I used to. Not much to see down there anyways. 

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General Discussion / Re: ..... So far, so good!

« on: October 07, 2020, 05:54:56 am »

OK, after a while of absence, I'm reporting back.  For those of you, that did not know, I had a so-called "Disctectomy", which means I had 2 of my discs removed and replaced with artificial discs and then had 3 of my vertebrae fused, C4/C5/C6. I had an accident back in the 80's, which the Army didn't treat right, and about a year ago my hands kept going numb, so it was time to do this.
Anyways, I'm walking and talking again..and the Pearl is "still" driving nicely. Too bad this COVID has most classic car/oldtimer activities on hold. 
Life is good again!
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General Fiero Discussion / ICE COLD!!! YEAH!!

« on: July 20, 2020, 11:33:23 am »

I, myself, without much help from anyone............replaced the original 32 year old A/C compressor, dryer, all hoses............and it actually works! Fan starts and everything  . I won't even mention the bolts that DID NOT want to come out.

This now means that EVERYTHING on and in the Pearl works.Even the extras that I have added, i.e. key-less entry, remote hood release, rear mirror with temp. and compass, V6 AUX, to include the V6 tach.
Leather headliner and sun visors going in this week. 
I am certainly Anne's hero! LOL
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Club News / Re: FIERO STORE DISCOUNT FOR PAID MEMBERS

« on: June 04, 2020, 06:02:04 am »

Hi all,

Do wwe still get discounts at TFS?

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General Discussion / Re: ..... So far, so good!

« on: May 26, 2020, 10:08:36 am »

Yeah, I've been reading about Charlie's SE........that would be cool! :-)

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The Market / Re: Firebird at Pull A Part

« on: May 26, 2020, 01:35:50 am »

Don't they have headlight motors that fit the 87/88 Fiero?

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General Discussion / Re: ..... So far, so good!

« on: May 26, 2020, 01:21:23 am »

OK, due to a new law, I'll be coming back to the US some time after the end of Juli, to get a new veteran's ID card made, as they won't issue them overseas. I need this new ID card to continue to get on US bases overseas for shopping, banking, and so on. Of course, I need to wait until this COVID-19 issue is over.  My choices are the VA Medical Center in Atlanta, Bay Pines in Tampa, or the VA Center in New Orleans. Hmmmm.....which one should I choose? 
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Tech Tips, Tech Questions / Re: 87-88 Headlight Motor "Torque Pins" substitute

« on: May 26, 2020, 01:13:58 am »

My motor stopped working again, so I took it apart and guess what? The plastic ball cracked in half, so there must be quite some torque going thru the shaft/spindle. Now I'm just going to order a refurb motor. They sell here in Germany for €80. €55, if I send in my old motor.
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