Help. What do I need to do.....
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From: Iroquois, ON
Car: 87 IROC-Z
Engine: 5.7 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
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Help. What do I need to do.....
I need to do some welding on the body. What should I disconnect before I start? Battery is out of the car on the charger. What about the ECM or other electronics?
IIRC the ECM on an '87 IROC is behind the dash on the passenger side, how do you disconnect it?
IIRC the ECM on an '87 IROC is behind the dash on the passenger side, how do you disconnect it?
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Car: 86 T/A
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Re: Help. What do I need to do.....
I think the manufacturer says to disconnect any electronics "in the area" of the welding. As long as your ground is connected to the same panel you should be fine.
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Car: 1988 SC Convertible
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Re: Help. What do I need to do.....
I've been welding up the lock cylinder holes and antenna hole this past week on my car. I didn't disconnect anything and I've had zero issues.
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Car: 90 Formula WS6, 86 Sport Coupe
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Re: Help. What do I need to do.....
I'd disconnect the alternator if your doing arc welding. My GM Nova assembly manaul says to disconnect alt and batt. So I'd assume it would be the same for our cars.
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