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  1. CorvairGeek

    Hello from Idaho

    I wish we could spread that story a lot more! Welcome from a fellow Treasure Valley resident!
  2. CorvairGeek

    new AC, dead at idle.

    Is the A/C working well and was the proper quantity of refrigerant oil added? I've not seen A/C load an engine that badly at idle.
  3. CorvairGeek

    AC Compressor

    I double checked, that Vee belt clutch I used was actually from an '85 Olds Ciera w/2.5L 4 cylinder.
  4. CorvairGeek

    AC Compressor

    I don't know if this is going to help, but it might add a little insight. Back when I finally had to replace the original R4 on my '84 305 (LG4), I encountered what I thought were some anomalies. The original R4 compressors were later called 'R4 Heavy' when the newer, light weight clutch was in...
  5. CorvairGeek

    Unable to find these relays

    I believe they were also used to control the EFE heater (heated grid under carb) on 250L6 and Buick V6s w/o FI.
  6. CorvairGeek

    Unable to find these relays

    That is some 80s variant of a GM Throttle Kicker / Fast Idle relay. They could actuate the fast idle from more than one input (ECM and HVAC control head). There are some variations in them (more than I know). I am skeptical that would be the root of your problem, unless it was someone (like me)...
  7. CorvairGeek

    New from Idaho

    Welcome from the Treasure Valley!
  8. CorvairGeek

    Really weird air conditioning problem

    Tell us about your engine fan / condenser fan.
  9. CorvairGeek

    New Guy from Washington State

    Welcome from Idaho and a fellow 292 owner!
  10. CorvairGeek

    Found a free motor and can't find identification

    My corporate blue, '78 292. Chances are the OP has an integral head 250 as well.
  11. CorvairGeek

    New inexperienced member

    Welcome from the Treasure Valley!
  12. CorvairGeek

    locked in

    Worn out lock actuators/solenoids can jam too.
  13. CorvairGeek

    locked in

    Since the hood can't be readily opened from only the outside, like my Squarebody, here is my parallel wired unlock (only) switch in the back of the truck. Hopefully, it would override enough to get the car opened. Haven't needed it in almost 10 years though.
  14. CorvairGeek

    locked in

    Typically in GM speak, it is the turn signals/flasher/seat belt buzzer and fuse area.
  15. CorvairGeek

    locked in

    Switch is most likely, I just had the chance to grab all when I fixed mine. My car had a lot of switch use (and miles), so it made sense.
  16. CorvairGeek

    locked in

    Being I was not far from back surgery when my incident happened, I had pulled the fuse in my car too. I wasn't in any condition to go rooting around looking for the relay in the right front kick panel, besides being so shocked the system could malfunction this way.
  17. CorvairGeek

    locked in

    If the lock function of a switch sticks, or the relay itself, these are the symptoms you will get. These old style GM lock motors/solenoids are so powerful, you cannot turn the lock cylinder or overcome the lock button, you will only pull the linkage apart. I warned family members to try the...
  18. CorvairGeek

    new from central idaho

    Welcome from the Treasure Valley!
  19. CorvairGeek

    Show your daily driver

    I finally sold the Caprice (page 1 of this thread) last month after much procrastination, having owned it since it was new. Replaced it with this over 2 years ago. Still only has 17K miles.
  20. CorvairGeek

    Dash/radio lose power on ignition wires

    Make sure you have the correct switch to swap too! Tilt and non-tilt column are different. The rod moves in the opposite direct between columns.
  21. CorvairGeek

    New member from Montana, '81 C10 longbed, 250 6 cylinder

    Welcome from Idaho (and the 6 cylinder club)!
  22. CorvairGeek

    $40 well spent on OEM buzzer

    The Buick & Cadillac horn option (I've found it as U88 on Cad and U09 on Buick) added a C & D note horns to the existing A & F notes. The Rochester products / Delco Remy horns had the note molded into them.
  23. CorvairGeek

    Finally snagged a fuel injection emblem.

    I recall it being on the front fenders of Parisiennes with 4.3L V6s starting in '85.
  24. CorvairGeek

    Member from Mississippi

    Welcome! I enjoyed my time in Pascagoula and Biloxi (pre Katrina).
  25. CorvairGeek

    Body control module type question

    Here is some info on adapting a 4th gen F-body BCM to a Fiero; http://www.fieros.de/en/articles/BCM.html

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