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Firstly, the rumors of my demise are greatly exaggerated! Now the rumors that I have no life and my job is sucking the life out of me as if it were...

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How I splice in wires.

Last post by Briano1234 « Wed Dec 09, 2020 12:08 pm

by Briano1234 » Wed Dec 09, 2020 12:08 pm

This is how I splice into a wire run.
There are 2 ways I do it.

Number 1

Clean your iron:

Take a wet rag or steel wool, with the iron being hot...

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Wed Dec 09, 2020 12:08 pm
Intermittent Horn Honking on turns and Bumps?

Last post by Briano1234 « Sun Jun 14, 2020 12:50 pm

by Briano1234 » Sun Jun 14, 2020 12:50 pm

Yes I have a 90 Cabriolet with the airbag, but this is the fix ror a non-airbagged unit as well.

After Power, Removing the airbag, removing the...

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Last post by Briano1234
Sun Jun 14, 2020 12:50 pm
Wiring question

Last post by bmwvwguy « Sun Jul 28, 2019 1:55 pm
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by bmwvwguy » Thu Jul 25, 2019 6:20 pm

91 cab (build date 10/90)

I have these 2 wires in my dash that I have no idea where they go. Black and brown in a 2 pin plug. Black is hot with the...

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Last post by bmwvwguy
Sun Jul 28, 2019 1:55 pm
Is there a ground strap for the Hood?

Last post by Uberchin « Tue Apr 16, 2019 10:14 pm
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by Uberchin » Mon Apr 15, 2019 8:12 pm

Hi,

I have a '84 Rabbit Cabby and it appears like I have a broken 'ground strap' between the hood and the car frame (near the driver-side hood...

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Last post by Uberchin
Tue Apr 16, 2019 10:14 pm
Wiring question - using a different gauge wire and one fuse box question

Last post by Briano1234 « Thu Dec 13, 2018 9:25 am
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by mobycat » Tue Dec 11, 2018 8:25 pm

I want to rewire the car (slow process, but I'm going to try).

Is there any issue with going with 14 gauge wire (except those that require larger,...

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Last post by Briano1234
Thu Dec 13, 2018 9:25 am
Lighting - turn signals/hazard lights

Last post by Briano1234 « Mon Dec 10, 2018 6:46 pm
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by mobycat » Sun Dec 02, 2018 1:05 pm
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So I replaced the turn signals with LED on my 81 convertible. I did the relay swap to an LED capable relay from SuperBrightLEDs.

At this point, the...
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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Dec 10, 2018 6:46 pm
Dual horn - still not 100%

Last post by Briano1234 « Tue Oct 23, 2018 6:55 pm
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by mobycat » Sat Oct 13, 2018 9:31 pm

I'm sure this has been discussed to death, so apologies if anyone is tired of it...

I ran through the tests in Bentley - as soon as I got to that...

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Last post by Briano1234
Tue Oct 23, 2018 6:55 pm
A/C Blower Motor Replacement tips.

Last post by Briano1234 « Sat Jun 02, 2018 9:08 am

by Briano1234 » Sat Jun 02, 2018 9:08 am

See Steves great thread on the tex.

A few new tips and Tricks I have learned....

When trying to replace the cover and the bolts I found that...

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Last post by Briano1234
Sat Jun 02, 2018 9:08 am
Alternator Tune-up

Last post by Briano1234 « Tue Feb 06, 2018 9:37 am

by Briano1234 » Tue Feb 06, 2018 9:37 am

My Alternator Regulator decided to go out yesterday.
So I checked to see that I had the 12V Battery on the main lead.
I had 11.5 on the Exciter...

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Last post by Briano1234
Tue Feb 06, 2018 9:37 am
Heat Soak Relay Clarrifcation

Last post by Briano1234 « Thu Dec 21, 2017 9:46 am

by Briano1234 » Thu Dec 21, 2017 9:46 am

Clarification on 'The heat soak drawing of Oran's original drawing

1. Locate the starter solenoid wire going to the starter, and cut it.

On...

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Last post by Briano1234
Thu Dec 21, 2017 9:46 am
cabby only starts and runs when cold

Last post by Mchadsey1 « Fri Nov 17, 2017 7:23 pm
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by Mchadsey1 » Mon Nov 13, 2017 5:59 pm

Hi everyone i just purchased a 1991 cabriolet that was driven in a garage and didn't start afterward . it has sat for 4 + years waiting to be rescued...

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Last post by Mchadsey1
Fri Nov 17, 2017 7:23 pm
Instrument cluster issues

Last post by Briano1234 « Thu Oct 26, 2017 5:32 am
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by Cabbyresto » Fri Oct 20, 2017 8:34 am

Love this site! First post and have quite a few questions but starting with a 1987 Cabby I'm fixing for a friend of mine and it's going to be a lot...

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Last post by Briano1234
Thu Oct 26, 2017 5:32 am
HVAC control lights---86 Cabriolet

Last post by Briano1234 « Mon Sep 25, 2017 4:16 pm
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by stars9texashockey » Thu Sep 21, 2017 11:22 am

New forum member, old Cabriolet owner. I honestly don't remember if the HVAC controls are supposed to be lit or not----mine aren't. Is it just as...

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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Sep 25, 2017 4:16 pm
Which is it, my washer pump or my washer switch?

Last post by Briano1234 « Mon Jun 19, 2017 10:44 am

by Briano1234 » Mon Jun 19, 2017 10:44 am

I ran across this issue yesterday my Windshield Washer failed to come on.
While usually it is the switch my quick fix didn't work, so I had to figure...

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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Jun 19, 2017 10:44 am
Starting issues

Last post by marius12 « Thu Apr 06, 2017 6:52 am
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by wvcyclist » Sat Feb 20, 2016 8:06 pm

Hey folks. I m new to the forum, and I bought my first Cabby last year for my daughter to use as her college commuter. Runs great, but I've had...

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Last post by marius12
Thu Apr 06, 2017 6:52 am
battery tender, good?

Last post by Briano1234 « Thu Feb 02, 2017 8:20 am
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by marius12 » Thu Feb 02, 2017 3:26 am

I'm thinking of buying a Deltran battery tender at to help prolong the battery life especially when not using my car for a couple of weeks. Does it...

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Last post by Briano1234
Thu Feb 02, 2017 8:20 am
Headlight ON reminder that is Plug and Play.

Last post by marius12 « Thu Feb 02, 2017 3:10 am
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by Briano1234 » Mon Nov 21, 2016 2:18 pm

From overseas, I peruse the how to archive and found this refreshing You left your Head Lights on idiot, reminder (Hey we all have been there..)

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Last post by marius12
Thu Feb 02, 2017 3:10 am
Replacing Starter on '92 Wolfie Cabby

Last post by Briano1234 « Sat Jan 21, 2017 10:49 pm
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by TDubs » Sat Jan 21, 2017 8:54 pm

Hi guys,

I've lurked around here in the past. I purchased a black 1992 Wolfsburg Cabriolet a couple of years ago. It's a gas engine with the manual...

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Last post by Briano1234
Sat Jan 21, 2017 10:49 pm
92 Cabriolet icm

Last post by Briano1234 « Sun Jan 10, 2016 8:55 am
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by capt_terry » Wed Jan 06, 2016 11:50 pm

Been looking all day trying to locate my icm with no luck,found one pic online that showed it mounted on top of the ecm box not mine still looking...

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Last post by Briano1234
Sun Jan 10, 2016 8:55 am
a/c compressor removal blues

Last post by whitecabby « Wed Jul 01, 2015 6:56 pm
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by whitecabby » Wed Jul 01, 2015 7:20 am

Hi, I've been off the forum for quite some time. I guess I've just been allowing my problems to exacerbate!

I recently removed my A/C compressor and...

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Last post by whitecabby
Wed Jul 01, 2015 6:56 pm
1990-93 intermittant window movement with door opening

Last post by Briano1234 « Mon Jun 29, 2015 4:58 pm
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by Briano1234 » Mon Sep 23, 2013 4:26 pm

My Passenger side window started acting up as in rolling down with no Key,
no switch movement, and only occasionally opening the drivers door would...

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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Jun 29, 2015 4:58 pm
Repairing your Fuel Sending Unit

Last post by Briano1234 « Wed Jun 03, 2015 12:13 pm

by Briano1234 » Wed Jun 03, 2015 12:13 pm

Is it your Gauge or your Sending unit....
Well it is an easy test.
Remove the rear seat.
Remove the inspection cover.

Pull the Plug off the sending...

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Last post by Briano1234
Wed Jun 03, 2015 12:13 pm
Basic Tools for Electrical Diagnosis and Repair.

Last post by Briano1234 « Mon Jun 01, 2015 1:07 pm

by Briano1234 » Mon Jun 01, 2015 1:07 pm

Here are a few of the tools that I use Regularly when diagnosing Automotive Electrical
issues.

1- 45 year old SuperChamps I rarely use them But...

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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Jun 01, 2015 1:07 pm
Where does this fuel sender wire go?

Last post by sumofunk « Mon Apr 13, 2015 10:53 am
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by sumofunk » Sat Apr 11, 2015 2:24 pm

Mmmmmm! It's been a dream of mine and I'm finally restoring an old rabbit! It's a 1982 with an 84 cabby gasser engine. I'm new to everything with...

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Last post by sumofunk
Mon Apr 13, 2015 10:53 am
battery voltage

Last post by CalAltaDubber « Sun Apr 05, 2015 6:41 pm
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by xrayjr900 » Fri Apr 03, 2015 11:28 pm

Is it alright to put a higher voltage battery in my car because the volt guage guesses from 11, 12 or 13 sometimes

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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Sun Apr 05, 2015 6:41 pm
Headlights/Markers off with Key out.

Last post by Briano1234 « Wed Mar 04, 2015 10:49 am

by Briano1234 » Wed Mar 04, 2015 10:49 am

How many of you like I have left the Headlights on, after you got out of your car and go back 7 to 10 hours later and have a Frigging Dead Battery....

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Last post by Briano1234
Wed Mar 04, 2015 10:49 am
Look inside a fuse box

Last post by Briano1234 « Tue Sep 16, 2014 9:39 am

by Briano1234 » Tue Sep 16, 2014 9:39 am

Ever wonder what the inside of a Fuse Box looks like?

I took a 89 Cabriolet Fuse Box and opened it up.

Pry the side tabs loose while popping...

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Last post by Briano1234
Tue Sep 16, 2014 9:39 am
Cluster Mylar repair.

Last post by boschbabe « Sat Aug 23, 2014 8:41 pm
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by Briano1234 » Sun Aug 10, 2014 6:13 pm

Repairing your clusters broken traces. I had another intermittent Cluster. After replacing the 10V stabilizer, I decided to add wires to it to insure...

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Last post by boschbabe
Sat Aug 23, 2014 8:41 pm
1990ish Ignition switch replacement.

Last post by Briano1234 « Tue Jul 01, 2014 4:00 am

by Briano1234 » Tue Jul 01, 2014 4:00 am

To replace the ignition switch in a 1990ish Cabriolet.

Disconnect the Ground off the battery wait about 5-to-10 minutes.

Use a torx 25 to remove...

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Last post by Briano1234
Tue Jul 01, 2014 4:00 am
Radiator Circuits explained?

Last post by kamzcab86 « Tue Jun 03, 2014 1:39 am
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by Briano1234 » Wed May 14, 2014 9:49 am

The definitive operation of the Radiator fan.

The first things we need to know is the air flow over the radiator.
In the old days folks weren't...

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Last post by kamzcab86
Tue Jun 03, 2014 1:39 am
Brake lights not working

Last post by CalAltaDubber « Thu May 29, 2014 11:12 pm
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by whitecabby » Thu Apr 24, 2014 9:43 pm

Well, I've been driving around for two years without brake lights and I'm thinking this may be the summer to figure out why. I have mastered the...

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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Thu May 29, 2014 11:12 pm
Lousy Graduation Gift

Last post by boschbabe « Mon May 19, 2014 12:18 pm
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by boschbabe » Sun May 11, 2014 8:05 pm

Daughty will be home by the 19th. I'm leaving tomorrow to go get her and her sister. I've been driving her car to test it and it has developed...

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Last post by boschbabe
Mon May 19, 2014 12:18 pm
My Cigarette lighter don't charge my Ipad, Iphone

Last post by Adam Heron « Thu May 08, 2014 1:49 am
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by Briano1234 » Sat Jun 15, 2013 6:51 pm

If the Fuse isn't blown, then try this.

Carefully remove the cigarette/ashtray from the car. Pry at the top lightly, then the sides.
Disconnect the...

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Last post by Adam Heron
Thu May 08, 2014 1:49 am
New design for Headlights Relay

Last post by Briano1234 « Mon Jan 20, 2014 1:50 am

by Briano1234 » Mon Jan 20, 2014 1:50 am

It dawned on me that adding a 3rd relay to my headlamp relay upgrade, you can get High, and Low beams at the same time instead of the low cutout on...

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Last post by Briano1234
Mon Jan 20, 2014 1:50 am
Dead Cluster Jump

Last post by boschbabe « Tue Oct 29, 2013 11:11 am
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by boschbabe » Mon Aug 12, 2013 10:40 am

Daughter is nagging me about her intermittently dead cluster ('93 auto). I bypassed the alt exciter circuit so it is driveable but she wants it all...

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Last post by boschbabe
Tue Oct 29, 2013 11:11 am
a/c slider lever dosen't change vents.

Last post by Briano1234 « Fri Oct 04, 2013 12:18 pm

by Briano1234 » Fri Oct 04, 2013 12:18 pm

How to repair your Heater Control

My heater control lever for the a/c, full front, and defrost started acting up, and then stopped moving the...

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Last post by Briano1234
Fri Oct 04, 2013 12:18 pm
Cruise control and seatbelt lights, same circuit?

Last post by nabeelr « Sun Sep 15, 2013 10:36 am
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by nabeelr » Sun Sep 15, 2013 5:04 am

Hi all! I'm trying to debug my cruise control and whenever I turn the switch to on, my seatbelt light comes on.

Is this normal?

I checked in the...

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Last post by nabeelr
Sun Sep 15, 2013 10:36 am
A/C troubleshooting

Last post by Briano1234 « Thu Aug 29, 2013 6:27 am
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by gull » Mon Jul 27, 2009 6:39 pm
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My Cabby has a non-working A/C system. It appears to be complete and in good shape, but when I move the selector to the A/C settings the compressor...
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Last post by Briano1234
Thu Aug 29, 2013 6:27 am
After start, will not charge until revved past 3k RPM

Last post by CalAltaDubber « Thu Aug 15, 2013 11:21 pm
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by nabeelr » Tue Aug 13, 2013 1:02 am
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Sorry, I posted this in the wrong place, Here it is in the proper place:

Moderator note: Topics have been merged.

Hi all!

I'm having an...
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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Thu Aug 15, 2013 11:21 pm
fuel gauge not working

Last post by Briano1234 « Wed Aug 14, 2013 5:18 am
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by weeees5 » Mon Aug 12, 2013 1:10 am

The fuel gauge doesnt work. Any possibilities?

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Last post by Briano1234
Wed Aug 14, 2013 5:18 am
RPM gauge not working

Last post by Briano1234 « Tue Aug 13, 2013 8:33 am
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by weeees5 » Mon Aug 12, 2013 1:01 am

The rpm gauge on the car isn't working. Any ideas as to what it may be , how easy of a fix, how much, ect?

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Last post by Briano1234
Tue Aug 13, 2013 8:33 am
Ign Sw as ground probe

Last post by boschbabe « Sun Jul 28, 2013 1:36 pm
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by boschbabe » Sat Jul 27, 2013 8:34 pm

In the process of looking for a KEY ON power source in the aftermarket radio harness to tap into for my D+ rerout, all I found was HOT always...

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Last post by boschbabe
Sun Jul 28, 2013 1:36 pm
No Charge

Last post by boschbabe « Fri Jul 26, 2013 10:16 am
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by boschbabe » Sun Jul 14, 2013 3:35 pm
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Daughter's car has had intermittent prob with some dash stuff not working (fuel gauge, one of the two air bag lights that are always on) but she had...
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Last post by boschbabe
Fri Jul 26, 2013 10:16 am
Tail lights inop

Last post by boschbabe « Mon Jul 01, 2013 8:41 pm
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by boschbabe » Mon Jul 01, 2013 6:08 am

The parking, side marker, and tag lights still work. Is the wire with a loop terminal supposed to be hooked to the right tail light housing? Because...

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Last post by boschbabe
Mon Jul 01, 2013 8:41 pm
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Last post by kamzcab86 « Wed Jun 19, 2013 4:04 pm
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by CR500Rider » Mon Jun 17, 2013 3:45 pm

OEM VW they said.

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Wed Jun 19, 2013 4:04 pm
1991 cabriolet gauge cluster

Last post by Briano1234 « Sun May 12, 2013 1:25 am
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by chrism1241975 » Thu May 09, 2013 1:22 pm

I have a 91 cabriolet and the main gauge cluster lights are not working to include the voltage, oil pressure, and oil temp on the center console I...

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Last post by Briano1234
Sun May 12, 2013 1:25 am
81 cabby cold start grounds

Last post by roadtech « Wed Mar 20, 2013 6:05 pm
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by roadtech » Tue Mar 19, 2013 5:31 pm

Ok the cold start grounds and test ports have been fixed. the electrical connection for the cold start and the aux air reg are no where to be found....

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Last post by roadtech
Wed Mar 20, 2013 6:05 pm
81 A/C manual trans cold start/EGR

Last post by roadtech « Mon Mar 18, 2013 8:09 pm
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by roadtech » Sun Mar 17, 2013 6:29 pm

You guys are great on this form, I am making good progress on my repair/rebuild. The harness close to the cold start injector was cut, I pulled a...

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Last post by roadtech
Mon Mar 18, 2013 8:09 pm
81 cabby relay qnd fuse panel

Last post by CalAltaDubber « Sun Mar 17, 2013 6:36 pm
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by roadtech » Wed Mar 13, 2013 8:51 pm

I am now at the point where I attack this relay panel. It doesn't look like the fuel pump relay fix was done, some wires have been jumped. I have...

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Last post by CalAltaDubber
Sun Mar 17, 2013 6:36 pm
Radio Wiring 1985-1993 Cabriolets

Last post by BetaOp9 « Fri Feb 01, 2013 11:23 am
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by Briano1234 » Sat Dec 15, 2012 12:11 pm

Radio wiring
85-89

Red 12v+ large Unswitched power need for memory B+
Brown large main frame ground
gry/blue dash light

lf spk
brn/red -
brn/gn +...

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Fri Feb 01, 2013 11:23 am

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