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Forum: Electronics
10-09-2008, 08:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,754
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: Oil Pressure Switch

I have a 1989 Camaro FI Vin E (TBI). On my car the 'Fuel Pump Relay' is located on the driver's side and is located on a 'standoff' bracket. It is the second relay from the driver's side fender. ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-04-2008, 04:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 457
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: fuel pump problems

On my 1989 Camaro 305 FI Vin E (TBI) there is an 'Oil Pressure Switch' located just above the oil filter. I believe it has 3 wires. Normally that switch should provide power to the fuel pump motor...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-02-2008, 07:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 546
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: location of the fuel filter

On my 1989 305 FI Vin E (TBI) the fuel filter is located under the car, near the driver side rear wheel. It is tucked up under there just in front of the fuel tank area. The line from the fuel tank...
Forum: TBI
10-02-2008, 09:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 670
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: electronic or fuel problem?

I would suggest you start by actually measuring your fuel pressure. Otherwise you could spend lots of time and money changing parts you do not need. It is always great to be able to observe your...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-28-2008, 11:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 999
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: Won't use half of the gas tank...

There is a 'hump' or 'shelf' located right behind the rear seat. The center of the horizontal area is the area where an access panel could be cut. It would be under the rug. You could probably...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-28-2008, 11:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 999
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: Won't use half of the gas tank...

Jake did you have a dealership replace your fuel pump? I would expect that a dealership would have been able to recognize a problem with the fuel pickup tube when the pump was replaced.

Do you...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-27-2008, 10:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 999
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: Won't use half of the gas tank...

Here is an idea: What if the tank is not venting properly and builds up a vacuum such that the fuel can no longer be delivered at the proper pressure to the engine. It would then 'appear' that the...
Forum: Electronics
09-26-2008, 03:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,654
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: Headlight Problem!

Here is something to look through. It might help:

https://www.thirdgen.org/headlightupgrade
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-24-2008, 06:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 491
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: fuel problem??????????????????

I would suggest that you start a new thread specifically dedicated to 'hesitation when accelerating'. That might bring many replies. Your question will probably be 'buried' in this thread because...
Forum: Electronics
09-24-2008, 06:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,654
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: Headlight Problem!

The diagram shows that pins '87a' on both relays have no external connection. These pins are where the +12 supply voltage will 'rest' when the relays are NOT energized. At that time no lights will...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-23-2008, 07:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 820
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: low fuel pressure... 82 z28 w/ lt1

If you can hear your fuel pump whining for two seconds when you turn your key from OFF to RUN (but do not start the engine) then that is good.

You can wait 10 seconds and repeat that test. After...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-23-2008, 06:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,081
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: Bad fuel?

I have seen threads that indicate 38 PSI with the vacuum hose connected and 45 PSI with the vacuum hose removed is rather 'standard' PSI readings for a healthy fuel pump, regulator, injectors and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-20-2008, 03:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 397
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: Hard starting IROC

Do you have to pump the gas pedal to start it when either cold or hot?
Or only when it is cold?
Or only when it is hot?
Forum: Electronics
09-20-2008, 11:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,654
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: Headlight Problem!

I would suggest contacting the manufacturer of the light kit. You should probably find out exactly the model number and make of your present alternator. It sounds to me that when they state they...
Forum: Electronics
09-20-2008, 11:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 893
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: Name these starter wires!

In my Haynes '866' manual they refer to a PURPLE/WHITE (which means a PURPLE wire with a WHITE stripe) connects between the starter and the ECM. This wire is used to tell the ECM that the engine is...
Forum: Electronics
09-20-2008, 10:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 387
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: Wiring in a new Coolent sensor?

I am looking at my Haynes '866' manual, page 335.

This pertains to the 5.0 L TBI engine for 1982 through 1992 Camaros.

It shows the coolant temperature sensor in the diagram (drawing) on that...
Forum: Electronics
09-15-2008, 09:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 657
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: Low charge

I think there is a switch that actuates the fan when it reaches a certain temperature. Maybe you should UNHOOK that switch and when the car is cool, start the car and see if your voltage immediately...
Forum: Electronics
09-15-2008, 09:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,928
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: Fuel Gauge Always Reads Full

Now I have => no proof <= but maybe you can investigate this:

I believe I read somewhere that if the fuel gauge is not connected to the variable resistor inside the fuel tank that follows the...
Forum: Electronics
09-14-2008, 02:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 868
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: How to wire Fuel Relay?

I think the original purpose of the relay was to allow the ECM circuit to use its rather low current circuit to control the switching of the relay on and off. Then the relay could, in turn, switches...
Forum: Electronics
09-14-2008, 08:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 670
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: Ignition Help

I was thinking about your problem and here is my guess as to what may have happened.

Originally the coil was designed to jump a spark across a 'specified GAP' of a spark plug. That gap probably...
Forum: Electronics
09-13-2008, 05:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 354
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: need location on single stock wire

What color is the wire. If it goes to a connector, does the wire change color at that connector?

If it is GREEN and on the driver's side of the engine then on my 1989 Camaro 305 FI Vin E (TBI)...
Forum: DFI and ECM
09-13-2008, 09:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 534
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: 87 GTA odometer question

Sometimes going over every solder joint a second or third time will improve one or more connections. Usually what happens is that the original solder joint has excess flux that never got 'burned...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-13-2008, 09:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 387
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: Help!!!! I am in severe need on expertise!!

'HP52TA' supplied this link in another thread. It might be helpful.

http://www.holley.com/data/Products/...199R7914-3.pdf (http://www.holley.com/data/Products/Technical/199R7914-3.pdf)
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-13-2008, 09:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 387
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: Help!!!! I am in severe need on expertise!!

Exactly how are you supplying power to the fuel pump?

Are you using the factory installed fuel pump relay?

Are you still using the ECM or have you removed it?
Forum: TBI
09-13-2008, 08:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 19,509
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: 305 tbi and 350 tbi slow to start

There is supposed to be a check valve inside the fuel pump. When the fuel line is full and pressurized that volume should remain in place for some time, lets say at least 10 minutes. But tiny 'weep...
Forum: Electronics
09-12-2008, 04:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,546
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: new starter in, tail fuse and gauge light fuse keep blowing

A properly working 12 volt test light installed across the fuse connection should not permit enough current 'through the bulb' to fry the wires that have the suspect short to ground. It would simply...
Forum: TBI
09-12-2008, 04:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 19,509
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: 305 tbi and 350 tbi slow to start

To make sure the fuel feed line is 'full' turn the ignition key from OFF to RUN and wait for the two second fuel pump activity to finish. Then turn the ignition key to the OFF position and wait...
Forum: Electronics
09-12-2008, 02:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 868
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: How to wire Fuel Relay?

Your question about hooking the actuating wire to two fuses, one that is on when in the CRANK mode and one that is active in the RUN mode is NOT (repeat: NOT) something you should do without...
Forum: Electronics
09-12-2008, 02:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,268
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: fluctuating voltage

coolram62 is 'spot on' with his post.

I would look at your situation in the following ways:

1. The 'load' that your charging system and battery must support is NORMAL but your charging system...
Forum: Electronics
09-12-2008, 12:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 868
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: How to wire Fuel Relay?

Well you could give it a try. I have not done anything along this line because I have a TBI system with the ECM. But what you do NOT want is to be 'out in the bush' and find the car just will not...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-12-2008, 12:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,361
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: Need HELP 88 camaro starter problem!

The only experience I can draw on with something sounding similar is when the holes or threads in the holes (or both) are worn to the point where the contact with a NEW bolt is not tight enough. So...
Forum: TPI
09-12-2008, 12:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 595
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: Car dieing at stop lights and when put in reverse.

Keep in mind a vacuum leak could be caused by a gasket that cracked into small separate pieces and the pieces could drop out of place one by one.

And for the hoses, they could have worked loose...
Forum: TBI
09-12-2008, 11:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,022
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: OIL LEAK : (

On my 1989 Camaro 305 FI Vin E (TBI) the sensor directly ABOVE the oil filter is what I call the 'oil pressure switch'. I think it had three wires that came out the end. It detects when the oil...
Forum: Electronics
09-11-2008, 11:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 868
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: How to wire Fuel Relay?

If you still have the factory installed fuel pump relay 'connector' that originally went to the fuel pump relay that would be a good choice (for convenience).

The relay can be purchased at an auto...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-11-2008, 10:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 604
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: Car doesnt want to stay running.

I would say you better start using a checklist. Something where you write down if it was a cold start or warm start, dry air or humid air, fuel pressure readings, amount of fuel in the gas tank,...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-11-2008, 08:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 604
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: Car doesnt want to stay running.

Well then I take it your fuel pump WAS functioning correctly yesterday.


Have you had your fuel sending assembly removed to look at the rubber coupler mounted between the fuel pump motor and the...
Forum: TBI
09-11-2008, 08:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 891
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: car is running badly.

The replacement hose for this application needs to meet SAE 30R10

I purchased a NAPA hose that meets that standard.
It was NAPA Part# H213 which I also saw listed as NBHH213 somewhere.
This is...
Forum: Electronics
09-10-2008, 06:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 309
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: Power window resets radio?

I will just throw out some ideas for your consideration:

1. If you are saying that your power windows can be raised and lowered while your key in the ACC position I would consider this a little...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-10-2008, 04:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 603
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: It just shuts down.

I would suggest changing the ignition module if for no other reason than to include it in the list of 'things I replaced'. If you change that out then you can state 'It cannot be the ignition...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-10-2008, 03:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 604
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: Car doesnt want to stay running.

There is a fuel pump relay mounted under the hood. On my 1989 Camaro 305 FI Vin E (TBI) it is the second relay from the driver's front fender. It has a 'standoff' that it is bolted to near the...
Forum: Electronics
09-10-2008, 08:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 519
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: Verification on blown fuse

Here is something to consider ...

Maybe the motor is fine but the LOAD on the motor is excessive. So maybe the 'motor' itself is not causing the fuse to blow but the LOAD on the motor causes the...
Forum: Electronics
09-08-2008, 08:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,268
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: fluctuating voltage

Here is a thread => strikingly <= similar to yours. Note especially Post #1 where he describes the problem and Post #9 where he appears to have solved the problem.

He mentioned having his battery...
Forum: TPI
09-07-2008, 09:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,282
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: Can this be anything besides the fuel pump?

Typically when your engine is shut off the fuel pressure should HOLD at the pressure it was at just before the engine stopped. It should stay pretty much at that pressure for about 20 minutes or...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2008, 08:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 363
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: Need help. '91 305 TBI no start. Need help/suggestions!

The first one just tells us that the fuel pump can be energized by the ECM through the 'fuel pump relay' at KEY ON and to allow us to listen to what it sounds like (for the second test).

The...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2008, 06:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 363
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: Need help. '91 305 TBI no start. Need help/suggestions!

When you place the key in the ignition and turn it from OFF to RUN (without CRANKING the engine) you should hear the fuel pump run for about 2 seconds.

When you then turn the key from RUN to CRANK...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2008, 12:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 22,708
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: IAC Valve

I just removed, cleaned and replaced my IAC and the steps were the same as 'rgarcia63 (https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/../members/19786-rgarcia63.html)' states. When I started the car it was a cold...
Forum: TPI
09-07-2008, 08:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,282
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: Can this be anything besides the fuel pump?

You could be having a problem with the 'fuel pressure regulator'. During those times your fuel pump might be really working hard to get the pressure up to the typical 38 PSI range and hold it there....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-07-2008, 08:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 709
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: fuel pump question

My 1989 Camaro 305 FI Vin E (TBI) has the fuel pump relay mounted on the driver's side inside the engine area. It is mounted on a 'stand off' (away from the firewall), by two sheet metal type screws...
Forum: Electronics
09-06-2008, 11:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 432
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: Headlight problems

You might make sure the ground connections for all of the headlights are in good electrical shape (clean connections where they mount).

The headlight switch could have a problem.
The high beam/...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-06-2008, 11:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 22,708
Posted By CamaroRider

Re: IAC Valve

I do not think you can 'adjust' the IAC. I believe it will automatically readjust when you are running the engine. I think the ECM will close the IAC when the car is started and then deal with it...
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