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Old Mar 22, 2025 | 02:04 PM
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Car: 1989 Pontiac firebird formula
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power within engine bay but no power in car

i have a late year 89 formula with the 2.8L i have power to the bay harness but i have no power inside of car besides the headlight relay when i turn the headlights on, this is my first third gen and i'm kinda stumped on what it could be any suggestions would be helpful.
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Old Mar 22, 2025 | 02:06 PM
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Re: power within engine bay but no power in car

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Old Mar 22, 2025 | 02:07 PM
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where would those be located at?
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Old Mar 22, 2025 | 03:28 PM
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Re: power within engine bay but no power in car

They connect to the positive lug on the starter along with the positive battery cable...
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Old Mar 22, 2025 | 03:38 PM
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Re: power within engine bay but no power in car

thank you very much I've been fighting with the car for 2 weeks trying to figure it out,
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