Author Topic: Weird car problem (Read 779 times)

StarOfAfrica2 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 20, 2007, 10:19:31 PM »

Could be they pinched or skinned the covers off some wires while working on the carb. Short in the wires going to the starter would be my guess. If thats the case, bypassing the ignition switch will do absolutely nothing to solve the problem. I had a similar problem, someone replaced a part bolted to the inner fender on the driver's side and didnt notice the wiring harness running right underneath. They pinched 2 of the wires under the part when it was bolted back on, and they shorted the ignition circuit.

mora · « **Reply #16 on:** January 21, 2007, 06:52:37 AM »

On those symptoms any able mechanic would check the keyswitch first.

culero · « **Reply #17 on:** January 21, 2007, 12:06:15 PM »

mora, on that car the key cylinder is by the wheel, but just drags a linkage rod. Thw switch the rod operates is on the steering column near the floor, really easy to get to.

The "Temp" light on those years of GM cars is supposed to illuminate during starter motor operation, as a bulb test - hence the clue that tells me its the switch sticking.

mora · « **Reply #18 on:** January 21, 2007, 12:13:37 PM »

OK, I meant the electrical switch operated by the ignition key. I'm not sure about the proper term in english, we usually call it "the bottom of the ignition lock", which wouldn't apply in this case though.

culero · « **Reply #19 on:** January 21, 2007, 01:28:38 PM »

Sure, I understood you meant that since I know where Euro-cars normally locate the switch. I was just explaining that in this case, its even easier than that

dmf · « **Reply #20 on:** January 21, 2007, 03:30:30 PM »

Heres my suggestion, buy a newer car.
My philosophy is never buy a car older than you are.

Wes14 · « **Reply #21 on:** January 21, 2007, 03:32:51 PM »

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Originally posted by dmf
Heres my suggestion, buy a newer car.
My philosophy is never buy a car older than you are.

agreed:cool:

uptown · « **Reply #22 on:** January 22, 2007, 06:29:27 AM »

Ever tried working on new cars...what a pain. It took me 15 minutes just to FIND the battery in my wifes car. Then, I had to take the front tire off to get to it!!!!!
In my old truck, I can replace the battery in 5 minutes. And all I need is a pair simple pliers.

moneyguy · « **Reply #23 on:** January 22, 2007, 05:29:18 PM »

im going with the ignition switch, its under the dash on top of the steering column and is moved by a rod that connects to the lock cylender (the thingy where the key goes). for a '73 it shouldn't cost more than $20 and is easily replaced.

wooley · « **Reply #24 on:** January 22, 2007, 05:41:57 PM »

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Originally posted by uptown
Ever tried working on new cars...what a pain. It took me 15 minutes just to FIND the battery in my wifes car. Then, I had to take the front tire off to get to it!!!!!
In my old truck, I can replace the battery in 5 minutes. And all I need is a pair simple pliers.

You're missing the point. The idea is not to have to work on them.

In saying that, I once had the embarrassment of having to take my 2002 Corolla to the dealer to get a headlight bulb changed - there was so little clearance at the back of the unit it was impossible to do without some serious dis-assembly.

There's something not right about having to ask another man to change a lightbulb for you

betty · « **Reply #25 on:** January 22, 2007, 05:48:08 PM »

well it can't b anything to do with ur carb IMO it sounds like serious electrical problems but them old cars dont have much for electrical, call painless wireing, they might now what it is, explain ur problem to them.

or it could b ur muffler bearing or ur blinker fluid..hehe jk

if all else fails.......SELL IT AND BUY BEER!

Debonair · « **Reply #26 on:** January 22, 2007, 05:51:21 PM »

noe 1 cares about my speedOmeter
even a care bear gave me teh fingar

dmf · « **Reply #27 on:** January 22, 2007, 08:14:21 PM »

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Originally posted by uptown
Ever tried working on new cars...what a pain. It took me 15 minutes just to FIND the battery in my wifes car. Then, I had to take the front tire off to get to it!!!!!
In my old truck, I can replace the battery in 5 minutes. And all I need is a pair simple pliers.

1) I'm a girl, we don't work on cars, thats what we have men for, well thats one of the things anyway.
2) Theres this guy down at the gas station called a mechanic that works on cars for me

Wes14 · « **Reply #28 on:** January 22, 2007, 08:25:53 PM »

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Originally posted by dmf
1) I'm a girl, we don't work on cars, thats what we have men for, well thats one of the things anyway.
2) Theres this guy down at the gas station called a mechanic that works on cars for me

lol, On the internet

1)Guys r Guys
2)Girls r Guts
3)lil' girls r FBI Agents

betty · « **Reply #29 on:** January 22, 2007, 11:27:52 PM »

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Originally posted by dmf
1) I'm a girl, we don't work on cars, thats what we have men for, well thats one of the things anyway.
2) Theres this guy down at the gas station called a mechanic that works on cars for me

hmmmmmmm....i'm a girl........

i luv to wrench on engines...and its awsome...buildin an engine..puttin everything together and havin it purrrrr like a kitten after its finshed..its like givin birth to a new born, u created it..just cuz ur a girl dont mean nuttin...learn ......try it...u might just like it