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History / Originality
04-30-2024, 10:37 PM
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1992 Camaro B4C , How many are still around & How much is it worth?
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808
Posted By
JT
Re: 1992 Camaro B4C , How many are still around & How much is it worth?
Post the VIN or send me a PM and I can retrieve the RPOs for your 1992.
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Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
04-18-2024, 05:43 PM
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Sticky question
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118
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JT
Re: Sticky question
When viewing any section, they are the first threads listed under the "STICKIES" section and contain a prefix of Important/Useful:
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History / Originality
04-13-2024, 05:32 PM
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Identify this document?
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214
Posted By
JT
Re: Identify this document?
It's a copy of the invoice. They usually come from PHS (Pontiac Historical Services) or GM Media Archives for a fee. About 20 years ago we had someone on the forums that sent them out for free if...
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Group Purchases
03-23-2024, 06:45 PM
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1986 iroc Camaro
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182
Posted By
JT
Re: 1986 iroc Camaro
I would suggest posting in the General Technical section, not this Group Purchase section, for questions about purchasing a Camaro:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tech-general-engine/
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History / Originality
03-21-2024, 05:46 PM
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We Deserve Better Reproduction TPI Emblems.
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18,749
Posted By
JT
Re: We Deserve Better Reproduction TPI Emblems.
Well if you're looking for something new to try and get into. :nod:
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History / Originality
03-19-2024, 03:00 AM
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Spoke to Bruce from Hawk's today....
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4,089
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JT
Re: Spoke to Bruce from Hawk's today....
I tagged Hawks in that discussion but they didn't respond. There are others that know Bruce much more than I.
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History / Originality
03-18-2024, 07:10 PM
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Spoke to Bruce from Hawk's today....
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4,089
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JT
Re: Spoke to Bruce from Hawk's today....
I'm curious why the stopped selling those Trans Am / GTA door pull trim spacers that always crack, break and pieces fall out. I bought a set last year, one of their reproduction parts, and it looked...
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Electronics
02-27-2024, 09:44 PM
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Digital Dash Repair??
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310
Posted By
JT
Re: Digital Dash Repair??
I didn't know that was an issue with the metric circuit or that it was more complicated than thought. I've not had that issue on mine. Thanks for the clip.
Now if someone could actually repair or...
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Electronics
02-26-2024, 11:06 PM
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Digital Dash Repair??
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310
Posted By
JT
Re: Digital Dash Repair??
Those things shouldn't require an electronic repair but should be fixable by a mechanic or DIY. The systems check display probably has a burned out bulb. They are replaceable but taking apart the...
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History / Originality
02-06-2024, 07:11 PM
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1988 1LE Simple Questions
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642
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JT
Re: 1988 1LE Simple Questions
Scott, I assume we got no closer in finding information on the 1LE we call number 4, after getting information on the other 3? I know we got information from a member that said they had build sheets...
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History / Originality
01-31-2024, 05:36 PM
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1988 Trans Am RPO codes
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446
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JT
Re: 1988 Trans Am RPO codes
My info comes from Pontiac's option analysis sheets. There is a book that also shares much of the same data.
It also shows 406 1988 Trans Ams with the 350.
I have records from Pontiac that...
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History / Originality
01-31-2024, 05:22 PM
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1988 Trans Am RPO codes
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446
Posted By
JT
Re: 1988 Trans Am RPO codes
Pontiac records show 3049 1988 Trans Ams with the the black pw7 wheel. In contrast, I have a white 1988 Trans Am with white pw7 wheels. There was also a red pw7 wheel as an option on red Trans Ams.
...
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Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
01-19-2024, 06:46 PM
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Recovering ancient password
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JT
Re: Recovering ancient password
Members can only have one account. Are you wanting to close this account and use the other one or merge the two into one?
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History / Originality
01-19-2024, 06:29 PM
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Inside the fuel tank on my Morrison Cook car + 2 new ones
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609
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JT
Re: Inside the fuel tank on my Morrison Cook car + 2 new ones
Yeah I saw the JCW name and didn't know those were out there. Looks like you can still buy them. First thing I thought was catalogs when I saw that name.
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History / Originality
01-11-2024, 10:27 PM
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N-10 option
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270
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JT
Re: N-10 option
But is odd because it does appear on the SPID on the Firehawk. Yet it's not on the production sheets that Pontiac was using to track order sales. I suppose they didn't need to do so due to the other...
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History / Originality
01-11-2024, 04:45 PM
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Floor mats question
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282
Posted By
JT
Re: Floor mats question
They are not original. They are aftermarket.
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History / Originality
01-11-2024, 04:44 PM
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trim /production tag decode
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274
Posted By
JT
Re: trim /production tag decode
There is not a lot of data to be decoded on the radiator tags.
C - 1982 Model Year
09C - September, 3rd week
29L and 29U - Dark Blue Metallic Upper and Lower (W) Water Based paint
AR9 -...
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History / Originality
01-11-2024, 04:22 PM
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N-10 option
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270
Posted By
JT
Re: N-10 option
Pontiac didn't really use the G92 code like Chevrolet did. There are some instances where it was used, such as part of the 1LE package, but the GTAs generally already got the performance options...
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History / Originality
01-04-2024, 06:19 PM
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1988 TA goes for $6,600 at Mecum Kissimmee
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410
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JT
Re: 1988 TA goes for $6,600 at Mecum Kissimmee
Possibly more of an OK deal for both?
It's not very well equipped with no leather appointment (steering wheel or shifter knob), the base non-deluxe door panels, had the L03 engine, possibly some...
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Firebirds for Sale
12-30-2023, 11:29 PM
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[TX]
1986 Trans Am WS6 LB9 w/Recaro seats
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JT
Re: 1986 Trans Am WS6 LB9 w/Recaro seats
Agreed. Back when the Trans Am still had, what I call, a little more character.
According to Pontiac records, there was 982 - 1986 Trans Ams in the Midnight Russet color. They all should have the...
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Interior
12-27-2023, 08:17 PM
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1989 GTA armrest bezel trim
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553
Posted By
JT
Re: 1989 GTA armrest bezel trim
hawksthirdgen used to offer this as a reproduction but it's no longer listed on their website. I was going to buy a set.
They commonly crack and/or warp.
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History / Originality
12-11-2023, 05:17 PM
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GM Heritage Archive
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798
Posted By
JT
Re: GM Heritage Archive
Of the 30 - 1992 JY Firebird Convertibles (non-Trans Am) in Compnine's database, they show 3 of them had the VX3 code and all 3 had the V6.
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History / Originality
12-11-2023, 04:15 PM
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1985 Trans Am with 11k miles goes for $18,000 on BaT.
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JT
Re: 1985 Trans Am with 11k miles goes for $18,000 on BaT.
The ads are written by BaT staff. They appear to use a cookie-cutter template and have had to make some corrections to ads, some pretty glaring, that make me think they are not all that car techy. To...
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History / Originality
12-11-2023, 01:34 PM
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Question about IROC's with 15" wheels....
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395
Posted By
JT
Re: Question about IROC's with 15" wheels....
The 1987 Camaro brochure shows the following:
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1223x1078/1987camarosteerratio_9e42eeb4bb9708b816c2ad8ed64cb926dfe3c219.jpg
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History / Originality
12-06-2023, 08:04 PM
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1984 Firebird S/E Auto 5.0l RPO E6N COUNTRY ABU DHABI
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288
Posted By
JT
Re: 1984 Firebird S/E Auto 5.0l RPO E6N COUNTRY ABU DHABI
E6N is almost certainly not for DHABI. It is not listed in Pontiac's production numbers so it's not likely a major RPO code. GM does recycle RPO codes as well as groups them.
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History / Originality
11-26-2023, 04:59 PM
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GM Heritage Archive
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798
Posted By
JT
Re: GM Heritage Archive
What is strange is that about a year ago they removed the information kits. Must have been due to a long-term redesign, or realizing they omitted the section from the redesign and finally re-added it.
Forum:
Camaros for Sale
11-22-2023, 07:21 PM
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Time Capsule Classic: 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 - Only 27K Miles!
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1,228
Posted By
JT
Re: Time Capsule Classic: 1982 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 - Only 27K Miles!
I would suggest posting in our History/Restoration section as that's where a lot of our knowledgeable members are when it comes to value, production numbers, what is and isn't correct, etc.
This...
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Problems / Help / Suggestions / Comments
11-15-2023, 04:08 PM
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2
No permission to PM another user
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181
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JT
Re: No permission to PM another user
New members, or members with low activity, do not get immediate PM access. This measure, which is common for similar sites, is to help protect the community from Spammers and Scammers. We suggest...
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Body
10-25-2023, 08:29 PM
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GM white
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540
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JT
Re: GM white
One of our body/paint people should be able to answer this better, but there was more than one white used on the ThirdGen. For example, in 1991, Arctic White (10) was introduced on the Camaro side...
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Tech / General Engine
10-04-2023, 08:56 PM
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6
1991 Firebird with no chip key column
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346
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JT
Re: 1991 Firebird with no chip key column
Agreed with sofakingdom. The ECM controls the injectors and if it doesn't get the "OK" from the VATS box, it's not going to enable the fuel injectors. Engine will not start and will not run without...
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Tech / General Engine
10-04-2023, 02:44 PM
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1989 Firebird GTA crank no start
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1,459
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JT
Re: 1989 Firebird GTA crank no start
I was too. But if you followed through the entire thread, you will see how it started as one problem and then another. First OP thought it was a VATs problems so they bypassed it. How? Unknown....
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Tech / General Engine
10-02-2023, 07:23 PM
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44
1989 Firebird GTA crank no start
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1,459
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JT
Re: 1989 Firebird GTA crank no start
That's not C121, is it? It sort of looks like it from the book. The book makes C121 look like an extension for the Intake Manifold Temp Sensor that plugs in near the distributor. I don't recall that....
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Tech / General Engine
10-02-2023, 07:19 PM
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1989 Firebird GTA crank no start
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1,459
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JT
Re: 1989 Firebird GTA crank no start
Not making sense of this. Where exactly are you testing at the fuel injector harness?
If you disconnect the ECM and disconnect one fuel injector connector (leave the rest), then check for voltage...
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Tech / General Engine
10-02-2023, 04:13 PM
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44
1989 Firebird GTA crank no start
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1,459
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JT
Re: 1989 Firebird GTA crank no start
Just wait until you have to change the fuel pump.
Are you back probing the injector harness? What is the fuel pressure? Have you checked the spark plugs? I suppose another quick test would be to...
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Tech / General Engine
10-01-2023, 10:36 PM
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44
1989 Firebird GTA crank no start
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1,459
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JT
Re: 1989 Firebird GTA crank no start
GM's service manual says injectors should be 10 ohm minimum and no more than 1 ohm difference between them all. I've seen other notes that it should be closer to 15 ohm.
No, you should have...
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Tech / General Engine
10-01-2023, 04:13 PM
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44
1989 Firebird GTA crank no start
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1,459
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JT
Re: 1989 Firebird GTA crank no start
Should have said it's best to test parts before replacing. I'm sure we have a post somewhere with some temp vs ohm points or could have provided it.
I'm not sure how you're measuring the voltage...
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Tech / General Engine
09-30-2023, 10:10 PM
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1989 Firebird GTA crank no start
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1,459
Posted By
JT
Re: 1989 Firebird GTA crank no start
Per the book, the injector duty time can vary from 1-4 m/s.
I still think you may have more than one issue, based on your initial comment that it started and ran on starting fluid but then you...
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Tech / General Engine
09-28-2023, 10:24 PM
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44
1989 Firebird GTA crank no start
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1,459
Posted By
JT
Re: 1989 Firebird GTA crank no start
Yes.
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Tech / General Engine
09-28-2023, 09:55 PM
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44
1989 Firebird GTA crank no start
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1,459
Posted By
JT
Re: 1989 Firebird GTA crank no start
Yes, it's a pass or fail.
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Tech / General Engine
09-28-2023, 09:44 PM
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44
1989 Firebird GTA crank no start
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1,459
Posted By
JT
Re: 1989 Firebird GTA crank no start
If you're getting noid activity on the injectors during cranking, the ECM is pulsing the injectors for fuel delivery. I don't think your VATs is involved. The VATs will simply tell the ECM to not...
Forum:
Tech / General Engine
09-28-2023, 08:53 PM
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44
1989 Firebird GTA crank no start
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1,459
Posted By
JT
Re: 1989 Firebird GTA crank no start
If the noid light flashes when turning over, the injectors are given some sort of command. Are we sure the VATs is the right direction?
Two quick and common things that come to my mind, and have...
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Tech / General Engine
09-26-2023, 10:22 PM
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Belts, belts, belts
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202
Posted By
JT
Re: Belts, belts, belts
1998 Firebird? This site is dedicated only to the 1982-1992 Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird.
Try one of our other sites that is more dedicated to your vehicle and drivetrain:...
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History / Originality
09-19-2023, 04:09 PM
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dash buttons on firebirds
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10,866
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JT
Re: dash buttons on firebirds
That's good information. Thanks for clarifying. I'm surprised they are not like the digital cluster buttons, which are way more compact and have a proper socket.
Forum:
History / Originality
09-19-2023, 02:21 PM
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51
dash buttons on firebirds
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10,866
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JT
Re: dash buttons on firebirds
Those are good pictures. You sure they aren't pull out, even if not easily done? They look like some that are used in the radios, which I think are also the 74s. The ones in the digital dash push...
Forum:
History / Originality
09-18-2023, 11:35 PM
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dash buttons on firebirds
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10,866
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JT
Re: dash buttons on firebirds
I'm not 100% but I think it's the small 74s like the buttons for the optional digital cluster. It doesn't have any simple socket for easy replacement. You have to take the switch apart and there is a...
Forum:
History / Originality
09-17-2023, 10:01 PM
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51
dash buttons on firebirds
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10,866
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JT
Re: dash buttons on firebirds
Yes, it illuminates if the Rear Defrost is activated.
Forum:
History / Originality
08-28-2023, 09:35 PM
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Important/Useful :
READ ME! Before asking "Is my car rare/Desirable?"
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118,293
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JT
Re: READ ME! Before asking "Is my car rare/Desirable?"
Do you have the SPID on the inside wall of the center console showing the RPO options?
Those wheels look like they are white. It would not have been correct for 1989 or your exterior trim color.
...
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Firebirds for Sale
08-25-2023, 12:06 PM
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20
[SD]
Jade Gray 1992 Firebird Formula 5.7L
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2,004
Posted By
JT
Re: Jade Gray 1992 Firebird Formula 5.7L
That is correct. Atleast on the Firebird side. No 1990-1992 T/As with CC1 and L98 from the factory, even though they also had the PW7 wheel.
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Firebirds for Sale
08-24-2023, 08:19 PM
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[SD]
Jade Gray 1992 Firebird Formula 5.7L
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2,004
Posted By
JT
Re: Jade Gray 1992 Firebird Formula 5.7L
I previously posted the bulletin linked below:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/firebirds-sale/786183-jade-gray-1992-firebird.html#post6510576
Click on the link and then click on the image to view...
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Firebirds for Sale
08-24-2023, 04:35 PM
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20
[SD]
Jade Gray 1992 Firebird Formula 5.7L
Views:
2,004
Posted By
JT
Re: Jade Gray 1992 Firebird Formula 5.7L
It appears to be a factory CC1/L98 car to me. As the Pontiac Distribution Bulletin shows, they do exist.
If the OP wants to post the VIN we can easily verify. I could not find the VIN in the...
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