Update on my 86

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Update on my 86

April 08, 2006, 02:54:53 AM

Went to pick it up yesterday and do some serious work on it. I finally get the keys and get everything ready to drive it to my Highschool to work on it in shop. Get in(the car is really dirty and some things are a little iffy in the interior). Anywho I put the key in, the speaker pops like it has, click. Dead battery. Go get jumper cables. Get it started, runs rough as hell, what can you expect for a year of sitting. turn it off after about 10 min. Unhook jumpers. DEAD. So now I have to tow it, and figure out if its just lack of running, alternator, or what is causing it to die so easily. Plus that popping from that speaker when i put the key in and turn it to auxilary. Also where is the thing for the keyless entry. I need to figure out if it still works?

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Reply #1 – April 08, 2006, 07:10:48 AM

I think the control box for your keyless entry is in the trunk. There should be a panel near the back seat which holds the system boxes, such as keyless, illuminated, etc...

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Reply #2 – April 09, 2006, 02:24:25 AM

Well I towed it. Battery is toast. Car is in alot better condition than I even thought(minor inspection as of yet). Replaced header panel, roof is down to primer and metal, interior is really rough, and that popping. I will have it running Monday, get the kinks out. Need to replace the 02 sensor. Hopefully have a decent car to play with since the 84 is staying stock(well sort of)

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Reply #3 – April 11, 2006, 12:47:36 AM

Well, after jumping it. I found out that the o2 sensor is in dire need of replacement, floods itself so horribly I burnt about 2 gallons in 10 min. The valve cover gaskets are shot, and oil streams out. The interior needs a major cleaning. One of the hubcaps was somehow destroyed in the trunk. The stereo surround is somewhat attached, there is a paperclip jammed into one of the EQ buttons, the ash tray front is lying on the floor, and I just want to get this battery charged. Anyone want it?

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Reply #4 – April 11, 2006, 04:14:19 PM

the car or the battery? :D

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Reply #5 – April 11, 2006, 11:46:03 PM

Right now the car, Im keeping the battery.

Actually I just think the battery is shot. But I dont care at the moment, I have a day off of school tomorow. Anyone want pics of my dads Chevelle. Im gonna get it out of the storage unit tomorow.

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Reply #6 – April 12, 2006, 03:46:33 AM

Pics nothin I want a ride in it :D and what you want for the car I need another one lol

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Reply #7 – April 13, 2006, 12:17:46 AM

Well as it turns out I didnt get the car out today. BUT, I will be working on the 86 tomorow during school. So Friday looks to be Doomsday on the chevelle. I might even be able to be nice and lay some black marks by your house.

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Reply #8 – April 13, 2006, 12:48:49 AM

what are you wanting for the 86 Nathan? I could really use a second car.

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Reply #9 – April 13, 2006, 05:46:15 PM

Quote from: cougrrr302

I might even be able to be nice and lay some black marks by your house.

with the tires? or the tailpipes?

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Reply #10 – April 14, 2006, 01:09:09 AM

Quote from: 87thunderbirdBlackJack

with the tires? or the tailpipes?

Not the Cougar, the Chevelle. If you had 4.10 posi and a 402 you would too. That thing hauls major ass.

Quote from: 88turbo

what are you wanting for the 86 Nathan? I could really use a second car.

I dont know if Im selling it just yet. I need the money yes. It doesnt run by itself. I got the battery problem all fixed today, and that thing has so much torque. Let me work on it and get it running right. I want that prochamber on here, I want a loud car dammit.

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Reply #11 – April 14, 2006, 01:41:21 AM

I still need to know how to fix the popping in the door speaker when I turn on the tape deck, how to remove oil from carpet, and why it burns so much fuel. Is the o2 sensor the main culprit other than timing?

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Reply #12 – April 14, 2006, 02:47:10 AM

Well hey I can answer some of those questions. Fix the speaker by unplugging it. The oil fix by dying the carpet a color that actually hides it. And on the O2 sensor plug a tester up to the EEC and see what codes it kicks back. I think they sell the machines at wal mart not sure though havent messed around in that section for awhile we used to carry the one for our cars though. If not check the part stores here in town they might have one.

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Reply #13 – April 14, 2006, 11:12:09 AM

Oh, just grab a 2" piece of wire, find the test connectors (should be up by the strut tower), and use the "Check Engine" light method.

Plug the wire in, turn on the key, and count the flashes (and the pauses between groups).

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Reply #14 – April 14, 2006, 02:54:06 PM

Quote from: cougrrr302

Not the Cougar, the Chevelle. If you had 4.10 posi and a 402 you would too. That thing hauls major ass.

what year bro? just curious

Ive got a '66