Original von two-lane ach so Froststopfen sind es definitiv nicht, wenn keine Sauerei unter dem Auto ist. Uh-Uh Not agree!! I had, when I bought my '91 Bird in 2003 the same problem, the reason for 'eating' coolant water was that the coolant went into the transmission. There are also frost plugs be...
Hi, When you connect the wirejumper between A-B and you switch the ignition at power ON ( not starting ! ) the 12 code MUST be displayed, code 12 shall always manifest because this mentions that the engine is NOT Running !! If you get only code 12 this means there are no errors in buffer. Xavier ;)
Original von Garfield Wenn mein Federgetier mindestens 2-3 Tage nicht benutzt wurde finde ich auf dem Garagenboden eine kleine Pfütze Kühlflüssigkeit (ca. 4-8 cl). Jetzt die Lage des Pfützchens: hinter der Vorderachse/Vorderrad auf der Beifahrerseite mit Tendenz in Richtung Fahrzeugmitte. Hi, Can y...
Hi, The 'SECURITY' warning light is for the anti theft ignition system. It checks if you use a correct key. When you start the engine, the bulb will be on for approx 10 secs and turns off again. If the light comes up when you drive it means the locksensor doesn't see the resistor value anymore of yo...
Hi, My original electrical antenna was broken and I have also replaced it with a Hirschmann antenna. The price was indeed some € 50,-. The new antenna is equipped with a metal bracket, you have to plie it some bit, but you can mount it in the fender space. If you have small hands it will be easier :...
Hi, I had also some strange feelings about the cooling temp of the water. But I checked it out and found that the thermostat which is installed in my '91 Bird is a 160°F version, so it means that the avarage temp of the cooling fluid will be approx 71°C. For those who have a 180°F version it will be...
If you have found the horn... ... please check out if the hornbody hasn't rusted out. I have had some probs with Bosch horns which completely rusted out at the age of 8 years and also didn't function properly anymore. It sounds like they where asthmatic
The adaptorplates looks indeed nice. I prefer installing an original radio, but if it has to be done with a new model, the plates are the nicest solutions. Better than most seen 'custom' solutions. :]
Wowser ! Verry nice results !! Uh!? You could make a paintjob for € 500,-?? 8o That's unbelieveble... I've got an invoice of € 2000,- when I let do a paintjob on my '91 Bird. That was also the cheapest price to do it in a bodyshop here in Flanders. Some were asking 4 to 5000 euro for the job !! :sch...
Hi, I have a original owners manual for a 1991, unused in its pouch also equipped with an uncut creditcardkey. I had re-ordered it in the states when the first order seemed to be lost... :O So if somebody wants it, I sell it for € 20,- excl. shippingcost Xavier ;) edit: for a good manual of a 2nd ge...
An Esprit = Base Bird + Formula Steering Wheel + Chrome trim moldings around the windows and wheels+ cloth seats instead of vinyl + electrical trunkrelease. The Esprit had normally a V6 231CUI engine ( imported cars could have a 301 or 350 V8 )
The dash is 'wood' like... .
Before using screwdrivers ot other tools, maybe first check out if there are errors memorised in the ECM...
If so, maybe it could give you more info about the problem...
Hi, The best you can do is get yourself a Service Manual of your car; you can find them frequently on ebay.com. These books describes your complete car and were used in the GM dealerships. Xavier 8) edit: I found allready this for you: Manual 1974 sold by Faxbook which is a reliable seller ( I bough...
@ Thrush: Seems you have a 100% identical read out as on mine. Also 3.1 '91er !! My Pontiac dealer means it can be seen as normal; idling with warm motor gives 280 when accelerate gives over full scale.
@ Vic: A much easier way to messure the currentflow is to remove a fuse out of the fusebox and to place your multimeter at these 2 pins, select DCA at 2A ( as your meter is selected on the pic ) if it reads 0, you can select a lower rate.
Hi, I've put an Hirschmann in and fits perfect, you can even use the original mounting clamp at the motor of the antenna. Best to loosen the fenderscrews and pull it gently backwards for entering the unit in the hole. The diameter of the lower hole is wide enough to let the assembly pass by. You can...