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Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-07-2022, 03:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 249
Posted By eca1987

1986 Trans AM LG4 5.0L Carb - ODB1 Code 34 MAP Sensor Circuit Error (Signal Low)

Greetings,

I need to smog my 1986 TA with LG4 305 Carbureted engine and I am getting ODB1 Code 34. Swapped out MAP Sensor, still getting error.

What are the next things to do to troubleshoot?
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Forum: Interior
11-18-2014, 11:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 970
Posted By eca1987

Re: who sells complete door panels

Try Classic Industries http://classicindustries.com or Hawks Third Gen Parts http://hawksthirdgenparts.com. New panels start at about $200 and you can get exactly what you want.
Forum: Exhaust
11-05-2013, 10:00 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 736
Posted By eca1987

1986 LG4 Barely Fails California NO Emissions Test

Greetings fellow Thirdgen’ers

Update folks. I found a small vacuum leak due to a cracked cap where two lines converged. I re-tested and now passed.

Thanks for your assistance.

Big Ed
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Forum: Engine Swap
12-10-2012, 08:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,360
Posted By eca1987

86' LG4 to 89' TPI Swap - Fuel Delivery Question

Greetings,

I want to swap my original carbed LG4 with an 89 5.7 liter TPI engine. The first thing that comes to mind is that I will need to swap out the Fuel Pump and add a Fuel Tank Sending Unit...
Forum: Cooling
04-11-2012, 01:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,737
Posted By eca1987

Re: Radiator fan doesn't work, but does? (explained in thread)

I noticed an empty green connector by the blower motor near the firewall. Is that where I can connect a dwell meter?
Forum: Interior
03-05-2012, 03:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 503
Posted By eca1987

Need These Black Interior Pieces

Greetings,

I need these Black Interior Pics

235791
Forum: Body
02-29-2012, 10:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 621
Posted By eca1987

87,88,89 GTA Nose on 92 GTA

Greetings,

Just don't like the nose clip on the 90's era birds. Can I put a late 80's GTA nose on a 92 GTA.

Let me know.

Thanks,

Ed
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
02-24-2012, 03:12 AM
Replies: 675
Views: 33,596
Posted By eca1987

Re: Parting out 5 cars loots of interior parts for sell

Also need Door Handles/Arms rests with indent and want all black door panels.

Let me know.

Big Ed
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
02-24-2012, 03:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 719
Posted By eca1987

Re: '86 Interior Parts (mostly black)

Do you still have the black interior plastic pieces?

Let me know.

Thanks,

Big Ed
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
02-24-2012, 03:05 AM
Replies: 632
Views: 28,550
Posted By eca1987

Re: lots of interior plastics

Greetings,

I need a complete set of Black Plastics for a 1986 Trans AM

Let me know,

Thanks,

Big Ed
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
02-24-2012, 03:01 AM
Replies: 675
Views: 33,596
Posted By eca1987

Re: Parting out 5 cars loots of interior parts for sell

Greetings,

Need a full set of black interior pieces including Door sills for a 1986 Trans AM.

Let me know.

Thanks,

Big Ed
Forum: Carburetors
02-10-2012, 04:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,163
Posted By eca1987

QJet Rebuild Questions

Greetings,

Just got done rebuilding QJet Carb but I have a few questions:

1. Although the exploded diagram of the re-build kit shows as Rear Vacuum Break, this carb does not seem to have...
Forum: Carburetors
02-02-2012, 05:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,307
Posted By eca1987

Re: Rough Idle - Engine Run On - Dieseling

Great advice guys,

Here is where I am at now.

Found two vacuum lines not hooked up
Replace Distributor Cap/Rotor/Spark Plug Wires
Found two spark plugs wires that were not even clicked on...
Forum: Carburetors
02-02-2012, 01:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,573
Posted By eca1987

Re: MAT Sensor Location, 1986 305 4-bbl Auto Trans

Pardon my ingnorance, but what is a TPS and where does it plug in? Where would I look for it? What does it look like?

Thanks for your help,

Bi Ed.
Forum: Carburetors
01-30-2012, 02:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,573
Posted By eca1987

MAT Sensor Location, 1986 305 4-bbl Auto Trans

Greetings,

Just had a new Edelbrock 3701 Intake Manifold installed and I am now getting Trouble Code 23. MAT Sensor (Low Temp).

My suspicion is that the MAT sensor is supposed to be mounted...
Forum: Carburetors
01-27-2012, 06:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,579
Posted By eca1987

1986 305 New Carb/Intake - Rough Idle/Poor Milage

Greetings,

I just had my Carb/Intake Manifold replaced with a new Edelbrock Performer 1400 Carb and Performer Intake Manifold. However, the car's idle is rough and I am getting only 8.6 mpg. Did...
Forum: Carburetors
01-22-2012, 09:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,307
Posted By eca1987

Rough Idle - Engine Run On - Dieseling

Greetings,

Recently I replaced the QJet Carb and Intake manifold on a 1986 Stock 305 AT with a Edelbrock Performer 1400 and Edelbrock Performer Manifold. However, I did not replace the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
12-07-2011, 01:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,433
Posted By eca1987

Is the Horsepower Gain From Shorty Headers Worth The Bang For The Buck On LG4

Greetings,

I own a 1986 Trans AM, stock LG4 carbureted engine. I have been systematically doing the things necessary to get the engine running smoothly while improving horsepower/torque,...
Forum: Carburetors
11-16-2011, 10:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 937
Posted By eca1987

86 TA Hesitates On Acceleration

Greetings All.

My 1986 TA with 305 CU 5.0 L engine with 4 bbl carburetor hesitates off the line. I can start out rolling to about 10 mph and 1000 rpm and then the more gas I give it the engine...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
11-16-2011, 05:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 706
Posted By eca1987

Re: gta seat lumbar wiring harness--$30 shipped

You still have this harness?

Let me know.

Big Ed
eca1987@verizon.net
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
11-16-2011, 12:47 AM
Replies: 632
Views: 28,550
Posted By eca1987

Re: lots of interior plastics

Hi Ted,

Would really like to get the prices on the used and new Radio Pods. Am ready to buy now.

Send me an e-mail

Thanks,

Big Ed
eca1987
Forum: Interior
11-15-2011, 02:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 846
Posted By eca1987

Re: 87 GTA Articulating Front Buckets In A 1986 TA

Dear Drew,


Given the fact that I am transplanting the seats from a 89 GTA Trans AM to a 1986 Trans AM is it really as easy as just plugging in the harness. Would the 1986 car have this place...
Forum: Interior
11-15-2011, 02:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 846
Posted By eca1987

Re: 87 GTA Articulating Front Buckets In A 1986 TA

Dear Drew,


Given the fact that I am transplanting the seats from a 89 GTA Trans AM to a 1986 Trans AM is it really as easy as just plugging in the harness. Would the 1986 car have this place to...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
11-14-2011, 10:23 AM
Replies: 632
Views: 28,550
Posted By eca1987

Re: lots of interior plastics

How much for the used Radio POD?

How much for the new Radio POD?

Let me know,

Big Ed
eca1987
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
11-13-2011, 11:49 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,599
Posted By eca1987

Re: 1989 Firebird Parting out

What is the condition of the Radio Pod?

Let me know.

Thanks,

Big Ed
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
11-13-2011, 11:44 PM
Replies: 675
Views: 33,596
Posted By eca1987

Re: Parting out 5 cars loots of interior parts for sell

Do you have a decent radio pod that will fit an 1986 Trans AM> Let me know.

Big Ed
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
11-13-2011, 11:39 PM
Replies: 632
Views: 28,550
Posted By eca1987

Re: lots of interior plastics

What condition is the Radio Pod in? If decent, let me know what you want for it?
Forum: Interior
11-12-2011, 10:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 800
Posted By eca1987

Re: No Power, After Market Rado, Bulb Which Illumistates AT Shifter Position and Carg

No,

I myself did not cut anything. The radio had been installed by the previous owner and had been working according to him but when I took over the car it never worked. The radio is a Sony...
Forum: Interior
11-11-2011, 05:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 800
Posted By eca1987

No Power, After Market Rado, Bulb Which Illumistates AT Shifter Position and Cargo Lt

I do not have power to an after market radio, the light in the center console that shows the shifter position i.e.: R, N, D, 3,2,1 as well at the light in the cargo area in the rear hatch.

Are all...
Forum: Interior
11-08-2011, 05:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 846
Posted By eca1987

Re: 87 GTA Articulating Front Buckets In A 1986 TA

Thanks for the feedback. One question i have through, is the entire seat powered. What i mean by that is the movement front and back as well as tilt motorized or is just the lumbar aspect of the...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
11-01-2011, 01:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,526
Posted By eca1987

15x7 vs 16x8 Rims on 86 TA

Greetings,

Can anyone tell me the implications of changing from the stock 15x7 in rims to the mid-year offered 16x8 rims. Besides tire size differences will the larger rims create issues with...
Forum: Electronics
11-01-2011, 12:15 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 338
Posted By eca1987

86 TA Headlight Motor Run-On

Greeeings,

I need some help trouble shootin a problem I have with my Driver's Side Headlight motor on my 86 TA. When I turn on the lights the Driver's Side Headlight motor raises the headlight...
Forum: Interior
10-27-2011, 10:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 846
Posted By eca1987

87 GTA Articulating Front Buckets In A 1986 TA

Greetings,

Does anyone know if the front articulating bucket seats from a 1987 GTA will fit in a 1986 TA.

Let me know.

Thanks,
Forum: Electronics
10-25-2011, 07:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 699
Posted By eca1987

86 TA Hatch/Cargo Light Not Working

The Hatch/Cargo light on my 86 TA will not illuminate in either switch position despite replacing bulb. One other point, there is an aftermarket radio installed that appears to have no power. Could...
Forum: Interior
10-25-2011, 06:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,354
Posted By eca1987

Should The Shift Plate Console Be Illuminated on 86 Trans AM

Should the Shift Console Plate indicating the Auto Transmission shift postion, R, D, 2,1 etc. be illuminated when the lights are on.

Trying to decide if a light bulb is burnt out on my 86 TA.
...
Forum: Electronics
10-24-2011, 11:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,867
Posted By eca1987

86 Trans AM Headlight Motors Not Working Properly

Greetings,

I am new to Third Gen so bear with me. I have the classic headlight motor problem many of you seem to have. My specifics are:

Driver Side Lamp - Will go up but not down...
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