Hi, I changed the fuel pump but the car is the same only runs on carb spray for a few seconds. I'm going to check the filter in the tank and the tank itself. ...
Hi, I recently replaced the battery in my 89l, and today when I tried to start my car, realized I have a dead battery! I guess I have a short of some kind....
If it's FI, it might also be the MAF sensor. Mine behaved similarly a number of years ago, just like it was running out of gas, hitting the throtle made it...
Hi, It's a 1988 lx with a carb. Thanks, jim ... similarly a ... the ... and ... rear ... fuel ... 1/4 ... replacing the ... to go ... pulling ... starter ... ...
disconnect the battery terminal & connect a test light between the terminal & battery post.. if the light comes on when the car is off .. then charge is being...
You could try running a line from a gas can straight to the carb. May give you a better indication that it is between the line from the carb to the tank. ...
Sounds to me like you need to pop open the top of the carb and check the level of gas in the bowl, you may just need a float adjustment. randall 91&88L ... ...
I posted this a few days ago, but got no responses. My 1993 FI Festy has a constant "check engine" light on. It also has lost it's fast idle, but otherwise...
Which terminal? POS or NEG? ... terminal & battery post.. if the light comes on when the car is off .. then charge is being lost.. then disconnect things &...
It's the gray rectangular one directly over the MC that has places for 6 pins but only has 3. Paul ... From: Randy Williams To: festiva@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
I didn't see a gray one, the one that has 6 pin slots is black, but only three connectors. My haynes manual says to ground the upper left pin and ground the...
If using Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) To use the MIL, jumper the PCM STI line to engine ground. It appears the 1.3L uses a single pin connector. Not sure...
check the accelerator pump and power valve they might be seeping fuel just something I would check even timing belt for deflection , who knows good luck ...
Did you recently purchase gas? You might have water in the tank. I had the same problem a few years ago. It finally cleared up. Putting several bottles of...
hi, I've searched the archives to no avail. Does anyone have access to a 1989 Festiva L shop manual with instructions on how to adjust the carburetor? Or can...
I've been inactive on this board in the two years or so since I sold my first Festiva. However I'm proud to say I got my second Festiva today. It's an '89 L...
... Congratulations on the new ride. Sounds like a winner. ... I understand Simon sold the Festiva and picked up a Jeep, but he's still around from time to...
Sorry to hear about DJ. We had our differences back in the day, but he really brought all us Festiva enthusiasts together. I'm sure he is and will continue to...
I've also thought of changing the bulbs that illuminate the gauge cluster with LEDs. Does anyone know if LED bulbs respond properly to the dimmer switch? ... ...
I found a pair of halogen bulbs that better mimic HID bulbs. The first pair I had were too blue and dim. They just looked to fake. I bought some (see link...
I wouldn't mind converting small classic or Festiva to electric either! I think the 25mph top speed is purposely low to adhere to NEV restrictions. I'm sure...
I think that is a bunch of malarkey as well. There is a grassroots ev (one of many electric vehicle websites out there on home conversion of your electric...
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