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Author Topic: My Misc Fiero issues  (Read 125253 times)

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Re: Misc Fiero issues
« Reply #120 on: January 25, 2018, 08:46:36 pm »
Well, it sat on a clean concrete floor, last night.  I'll check it in a bit, but I hope everything is dry.  I put it away hot and full of fluids, last night.

Today (shortly), I'll be loading it up to take it home.
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Re: Misc Fiero issues
« Reply #121 on: January 26, 2018, 10:20:09 am »
I assume that you know, when you check auto trans fluid, it should be done right after driving the car for a while. The fluid should be warm, and the transmission should have been through some gears.

I did not know, but drove for 50 miles.  Stop and go traffic.  We tested with the engine running.

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Re: Misc Fiero issues
« Reply #122 on: January 26, 2018, 10:42:25 am »
I drove home, last night.  1,084 miles yesterday.  I can't wait to go for a drive.

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Re: Misc Fiero issues
« Reply #123 on: January 26, 2018, 05:16:45 pm »
What are the symptoms of a bad digital EGR valve?

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Re: Misc Fiero issues
« Reply #124 on: January 26, 2018, 05:24:29 pm »
Is it possible that the digital cruise gets ground through its case?

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Re: Misc Fiero issues
« Reply #125 on: January 26, 2018, 06:07:50 pm »
What are the symptoms of a bad digital EGR valve?

Good question.  But I would think the ECM would recognize it and light the SES light.

f85gtron and Scottb have done the digital cruise.  Maybe they'll drop in and comment.
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Re: Misc Fiero issues
« Reply #126 on: January 26, 2018, 06:29:09 pm »
Is it possible that the digital cruise gets ground through its case?

Not entirely certain on the case. Pin 'C' should be at ground tho.
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Re: Misc Fiero issues
« Reply #127 on: January 26, 2018, 06:41:23 pm »
What are the symptoms of a bad digital EGR valve?

Good question.  But I would think the ECM would recognize it and light the SES light.

f85gtron and Scottb have done the digital cruise.  Maybe they'll drop in and comment.

Oh, it does light the check engine light.  After an hour or so of driving.

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Re: Misc Fiero issues
« Reply #128 on: January 27, 2018, 09:37:20 am »
What are the symptoms of a bad digital EGR valve?

Good question.  But I would think the ECM would recognize it and light the SES light.

f85gtron and Scottb have done the digital cruise.  Maybe they'll drop in and comment.

Oh, it does light the check engine light.  After an hour or so of driving.

I don't know if the 7730 uses the same Code set or not. After an hour or so of driving I wouldn't think it would be the EGR.

Fierofool is right. Hopefully f85gtron or scottb will chime in soon.

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« Last Edit: January 27, 2018, 09:52:46 am by GTRS Fiero »
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Re: Misc Fiero issues
« Reply #129 on: February 04, 2018, 01:07:45 pm »
Again, a puddle under the front of my Fiero.  I got caught up with family things yesterday when the temps got into the 50's, and it's frigid, today, but I'm trying to figure out what the fluid is.  I don't see any drips.  After being driven and parked several times, the puddle appears under the same spot.  The puddle is roughly under the right side of the steering rack.  When I look above the puddle, I see the front crossmember.  I do not understand why there were no leaks for a whole week.

I plan to go for a drive again, and place a piece of paper or something under that area.  My theory is that I should be able to tell what the fluid is by the color.
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Re: Misc Fiero issues
« Reply #130 on: February 04, 2018, 02:44:16 pm »
I'm trying to figure out what the fluid is.
Motor oil is brown, (fresh) auto trans fluid is red, brake fluid smells, and coolant tastes bitter-sweet. (Yes, I know it's poisonous. Spit it out after tasting.)
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Re: Misc Fiero issues
« Reply #131 on: February 04, 2018, 02:50:43 pm »
My motor oil is almost clear, just like it came out of the container.  It is difficult to see my fluid levels on their respective sticks.

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Re: Misc Fiero issues
« Reply #132 on: February 04, 2018, 04:39:14 pm »
Unless you have power steering, it's either pure water from rain, washing, or condensate, or a coolant leak.

Oh, yeah!  It might be the kitty cat peed there.  Don't taste it.  Spitting it out doesn't help.
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« Reply #133 on: February 04, 2018, 04:43:37 pm »
It's snowing, but I got under the car and looked.  The leak is slightly forward of the right wheel.  If those are the options, it must be coolant.  No cat, and this liquid doesn't evaporate.

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Re: Misc Fiero issues
« Reply #134 on: February 04, 2018, 04:51:52 pm »
Coolant recovery tank hose or maybe a crack in the tank?
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