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69 only runs on start let go of key stops
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so im on the hiway in the gold car quits second later running again then quits so i try to start it but only runs with starter engaged let go of key quits all the dash warning lites are working and heater moter and stuff just the eng wont run does it sound like ignition switch can i jump a wire to hei distribute...
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2005 GMC Sierra Gauge Cluster Issues
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Speedo went out on my GMC, per a little research, trouble pointed to stepper motor replacement for the gauges and a known common problem. Watched Youtube video on replacement which seemed like no big deal, I work in a test lab and perform soldering on instrumentation so the repair didn't seem to hard....
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Gasonmiles
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Generator indicator (alternator idiot light help)
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Hi all. Hope that all is well! Ok so i'm working through the wiring on my 65 parisienne and it's an absolute rat's nest......more things have been spliced, sliced, tapped, cut, and added to...... The car already had an old 10SI alternator installed with internal regulator, and it was MOSTLY hooked...
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hutch400
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New strange electrical problem
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I was driving my 67 Parisienne a few nights ago and had to honk. As I pressed the horn button it didn't work plus the dash lights went out. I stopped when safe and realized only the headlights were on, the rear lights weren't working. As I got home and did some checks and this is what I found: - if I put on the ha...
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Leo2+2
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Battery Cables on sale at CTC
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http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/motomaster-booster-cables-16-ft-4-gauge-0111214p.html?cid=DTP_AlertEmail_prdClick_0111214_en MotoMaster Booster Cables, 16-ft, 4 gauge
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oshawacliff
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63 Parisienne Ignition switch?
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My car has had a bit of an intermittent miss. I left it idling, it just quit, no rough idle or usual issue like that. It will also miss once in a while, like skip, like the power to the points went off an on in a second. Then tonight coming home from A&W, it flat out quit, wouldn't restart while coasting wi...
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DonSSDD
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'63 Parisienne charging system
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Hello, I'm having trouble getting my charging system to work properly. My alternator has been checked a couple of times and is good. It is an externally regulated unit. The Pontiac wiring diagram has a 2 wire hook up to the regulator, but the '63 Impala diagram shows a 4 wire hook up with an "idiot" light...
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hanadam
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Lost dash, tail and brake lamps. What could it be?
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Guys, Went out for a cruise this evening. When it got darker I realized I had no dash lights. Then noticed no rear tail lamps or brake lamps. But headlamps, front running and signals all good. No history of elect trouble ever in this car. No time till after the weekend to troubleshoot... What would be yo...
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cdnpont
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$15 Security System
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As most guys I'm worried about someone hot wiring or smashing out the ignition on my car and driving away! Picked this up off ebay for $5,add a relay for $10 and your set. It's a key fob with small pc board that you can use to control a relay. Can be mounted anywhere in the car and control(turn on/off) anythi...
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hawkeye5766
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Bought a Princess Auto Oil pressure and Water temp gauge today.
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Been sort of looking for a pair of aux gauges for the Gp for next spring. Not too fussy, just somthing plain and not big bucks. Princess Auto has their 2" LED gauges on sale right now for 50% off. I was passing by this morning, so I grabbed two. Now I obviously wouldn't ever trust them on a high dol...
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cdnpont
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65 Beaumont factory tach hook up
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I am at the final wiring stage of my project and am having trouble finding a definite answer as to where the lead from the back of the tach goes to. I am certain that the light lead with the ground tab on it provides the ground for the tach as seen in picture. But what I need to know is about the other lead that ha...
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ROSIES CAR
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Radatron tach
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Does anyone know much about theses Radatron tachs? My Dad gave me this when I was a little boy. Really want to put it in my Parisienne... Under the back cover it has a 6 stamped??(6 cylinder??) I can't seem to find much info about them... Have seen pics on e-Bay
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SGS Welding
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Daytime running lights??
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I would like to add some to my 63 that I will wire into the key switch, instead of using my headlights or parking lights. Any recommendations for a pair that I can install where they won't be visible when off but still give off a bright light? I'm thinking an LED. Don
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DonSSDD
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Vintage Sun Super tach II wiring question
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Guys, A while back I got a great vintage Sun Super Tach II (Blueline) from 427Carl. I'm ready to use it now, but the wiring makes no sense. I've been across the web and can't find any illustration or description matching this one. Wire colours appear as such; Green Grey Black Black Black/White Str...
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cdnpont
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Auto dimming mirror with compass and temperature
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Has anyone wired an auto dimming mirror with compass and temperature into their 90's, maybe early 2000's vehicle? I put an auto dimming compass mirror into our G8 a few weeks ago and I love it so much I want to get one for our 97 Silverado. However, the G8 and the 97 are totally different styles of mirror, t...
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Carl Stevenson
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Horn relay
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Does anyone know where the horn relay location is? I can't find it anywhere!!
Thanks for you help
Ian
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Wanted:1/2 sweep tach
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Looking for a 1/2 sweep tack (used or new), anyone have a used 1 for sale or any recomendations (brand) on a quality new one? Thx jim -- Edited by hawkeye5766 on Monday 7th of March 2016 04:59:46 PM
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hawkeye5766
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Need Help with Starter and Ignition Wiring
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I really need some help with wiring my new starter. I am fairly good at figuring out how to do wiring, even with the neither-wholly-Chevy-nor-Pontiac hybrid wiring of our Canadian Pontiacs (specifically my 56) - but this one has me stumped.I went to hook up the wires to my brand new, high-torque mini (...
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"Plug and Play" 4 headlamp relay conversion wiring harness on Ebay
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The guys on one of the Jeep forums I visit have talked about these plug and play relay conversion wiring harnesses for headlights. The seller sells 2 and 4 lamp versions. The headlamp switches are weak on Cherokees and often fail if higher wattage halogen headlights are used so I'll likely buy the 2 la...
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Canadian Poncho
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Resurrect a 12 volt battery?
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Pretty upset with myself about now. I discovered a little while ago that the last time I worked on my GP electrical, I left the battery hooked up (against my rule in the attached garage/workshop I am in) AND not only that, I forgot the key on. I killed my almost new Delco battery since it is almost a week ago...
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Carl Stevenson
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