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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 07:55 PM
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Car: 1989 Trans Am GTA
Engine: 5.7L 350CI L98
Transmission: 700R4
THIS CAR IS GONNA DRIVE ME NUTS LOL

Ok so after finally figurin out the no start problem...the can ran good for a week or two and now I have a whole new batch of problems that is driving me nuts

Okay so first I registered it an took it for a spin and realized it was shifting weird...I go an look it has no fluid as then saw the fluid poured out into my driveway...also while I was driving...the car would shut off when I stopped

Now I replaced the gasket in the tranny pan as well as the filter...and then found it has a torque converter it's a low stall pro torque converter anyway took it for a drive felt better shifting even chirped the tires when the car shifted

But it still stalled when I slowed down to stop an then I noticed the car temp gauge was in the red with the fans on...so I'm so confused and pissed now I just can't get it running right please help!!

Also just saw when I turn the light switch on nothing works no taillights headlights or dash lights FML
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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 08:13 PM
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Car: 1987 IROC-Z
Engine: TPIS II Supercharged w/Nitrous
Transmission: 700R4 Probuilt
Axle/Gears: 3:73 Richmond 12 Bolt
Re: THIS CAR IS GONNA DRIVE ME NUTS LOL

You are having a couple of minor issues.. Even though it will be tough to do a full diagnosis of your car online... Lets try

1. the overheating issue...
a. Have you ensured that there is coolant in radiator
b. Check that the therostat is working; can be done with a cool engine by removing the radiator cap, ensure antifreeze is at a good level, starting the engine, once it gets warm you wll see it circulating in radiator.. This doesn't mean it is working 100% though..

2. No lights
a. check your fuse block which I doubt is the problem
b. check your fuseable links by the starter. They are located about 6 inches to 1 foot from the starter solenoid.. You can use a multimeter and probe the line.. If you do find a bad one, you can either replace the fusable link or remove it which is what most people do. I don't recommend that though.

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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 09:03 PM
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Car: 1989 Trans Am GTA
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Re: THIS CAR IS GONNA DRIVE ME NUTS LOL

Ok thanks I'll check that out...what about the stalling issue
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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 09:33 PM
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Car: 1985 IROC-Z
Engine: 355
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.42 10 Bolt Posi
Re: THIS CAR IS GONNA DRIVE ME NUTS LOL

You may have just have blown the dash fuse ect. When I shut my car down my gauge gets pegged all the way. When I turn the key it comes into the normal range it should be. Fuse blows the needle will read way high in my car even though its fine.
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