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39307
I have a pride DM. I know this sounds wierd but sometimes with no special reason the electrical voltage goes high in my car. All the lights become brighter,...
m_peykanu
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Feb 1, 2006
12:18 pm
39308
Voltage regulator is bad. Paul ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Paul Nimz
frozen_nozzle
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Feb 1, 2006
12:28 pm
39309
Fuel injected heads dont have provision for a mechanical fuel pump. You would need to install an electric pump for a carb application, or change the head. ...
Michael Norman
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Feb 1, 2006
2:10 pm
39310
I got a head from someone in Indiana on the list that was from a fuel injected model - has a block off plate you remove for the pump. I t may vary from year to...
Russ Blakeman
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Feb 1, 2006
2:23 pm
39311
I knew it would be a bitch. Thanks. ... available. ... ECU,...
Scott
radiomangc
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Feb 1, 2006
2:34 pm
39312
The 5 speed trans is a direct bolt in. Changing it over to a FI engine is ALOT more work however. As long as you have the complete FI donor car it shouldind be...
Paul
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Feb 1, 2006
3:58 pm
39313
Mike: I have been following this post and it made me think of a similar problem I had a couple of years ago. (See in Photos FestivaCrankShaft ...
Jess Burgess
jfestiva1990
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Feb 2, 2006
1:49 am
39314
My first Festiva had an issue with the fuel pump and gave incorrect readings on fuel level. After I replaced the fuel pump that issue went away. Just my...
bill sager
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Feb 2, 2006
1:01 pm
39315
Hi all, recently I had an oil leakage problem with my 96 aspire, that was tracked down to a missing cam shaft seal. now the porblem is fixed, no oil leaking ...
Mike Broczkowski
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Feb 2, 2006
1:23 pm
39316
Hello Mike and gang, I had a similiar experience on two occasions. Both times the problem was the coolant sensor. Take care, Al from Alsip, IL ... From: Mike...
Al Wrobel
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Feb 2, 2006
1:38 pm
39317
My son's Pontiac 1000 did that, turned out to be the Oxygen sensor (gives bad readings to the computer/control unit). ... From: festiva@yahoogroups.com...
Russ Blakeman
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Feb 2, 2006
2:32 pm
39318
I suppose yours was fuel injected where the pump and sender are one unit. The carb'd Festies have sender in the tank and pump on the engine - not sure what was...
Russ Blakeman
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Feb 2, 2006
2:38 pm
39319
In a message dated 2/2/2006 8:38:59 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, FordFestiva@... writes: Hello Mike and gang, I had a similiar experience on two...
Electchase@...
neodladm
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Feb 2, 2006
2:42 pm
39320
I first changed the 02 sensor, but this did not fix the variance in idle RPM. I am guessing that depending on the temperature of the engine, the gas to air...
Al Wrobel
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Feb 2, 2006
2:54 pm
39321
That could very well be, have to stick that in my memory banks for future use - one of those things a person wouldn't normally consider. ... From:...
Russ Blakeman
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Feb 2, 2006
5:17 pm
39322
hi..i need please the wiring code to my 1992 festiva "L"..thank you!!...
daddydane1958
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Feb 2, 2006
6:19 pm
39323
I'll have to look at the '89 auto parts car while I still have it handy to see if it has a plate on it, and compare with later models. Makes me wonder what new...
Michael Norman
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Feb 2, 2006
10:18 pm
39324
www.fordcds.com Download a copy of the '92 CD and burn it to CD. You will have all the info you need. Paul ... [Non-text portions of this message have been...
Paul Nimz
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Feb 3, 2006
12:39 am
39325
Check in the Files section for festiva_stereo_wiring_diagram.gif. I scanned a schematic that came with an aftermarker radio and Burgess was kind enough to...
Allen
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Feb 3, 2006
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39326
O.K., all you Festiva Warriors! I just put my prized 1992 Teal GL up on eBay tonight in a no reserve auction! It's a sweetie and I tried to have as much fun...
beemergod
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Feb 3, 2006
3:28 am
39327
How would that problem be the coolant sensor? short or?? Bill 1989 Festiva L (B6) 1993 Festiva GL...
bill sager
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Feb 3, 2006
6:06 am
39328
You are correct. An EFI...
bill sager
tsutoy
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Feb 3, 2006
6:12 am
39329
No, the coolant sensor is on top of the engine block. You need to look directly down at the engine on the passenger side. Has a two wire connector. ... From:...
Al Wrobel
oldshurst83
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Feb 3, 2006
6:17 am
39330
The PCM will adjust the fuel mixture based on engine coolant temp. Or if it is shorting out it will be fubaring the entire 5V PCM sensor circuits. Paul ... ...
Paul Nimz
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Feb 3, 2006
12:34 pm
39331
Then what the heck is that component on at least the 89 FI models that had 2 wires and was installed in the bottom corner of the radiator? Burgess any ideas? ...
Electchase@...
neodladm
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Feb 3, 2006
12:41 pm
39332
Get it FIXED right now ! This happened to me and it burned out ALL cicuits in my 92L+ It cost over $1200 tohave it fixed. BTW the alternator has an internal...
er nielson
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Feb 3, 2006
3:27 pm
39333
They had to take off the timing belt and a pully to put fix the camshaft seal, or so I was told. Could it be an issue with reinstalling the timing belt that...
Mike Broczkowski
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Feb 3, 2006
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39334
I am refering to an '91 and '93 engine. I am not sure about an '89. I have no reference material for an '89. Al from Alsip, IL ... From: Electchase@... ...
Al Wrobel
oldshurst83
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Feb 3, 2006
5:55 pm
39335
my 95 aspire has the block off plate, so did the 93 fester. If i remember, its the FI motors camshaft that is the problem, it doesnt have the lobe cast into it...
John
avitse1341
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Feb 6, 2006
1:23 am
39336
the coolant temp sensor for the computer is in the intake manifold, under the throttle body. The miata guys I talk to seem to have a high occurence of failure...
John
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Feb 6, 2006
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