[V8] New to the 1990 V8

[Eric Gambon]

 I have no idea how long the car has sat for, I picked it up cheap with some
defects. Hoping to make it a fun car to drive.

Thanks for all the helps!

On Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 16:39, Ed Kellock <ekellock at gmail.com> wrote:

>  Nope.  The regulators do jam up internally.  Maybe you've got three of
> those.  I guess if someone only used the drivers window...
>
>
> Ed
>
>  -----Original Message-----
> *From:* Eric Gambon [mailto:eric.gambon at gmail.com]
> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 12, 2011 1:23 PM
> *To:* Ed Kellock
> *Cc:* v8 at audifans.com
> *Subject:* Re: [V8] New to the 1990 V8
>
> Would the lockout switch keep them from working @ the drivers side door? I
> can hear relays clicking when I operate the front Pass window from the
> drivers side controls.
>
> On Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 14:42, Ed Kellock <ekellock at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>  Windows:  could be multiple problems.  Check the lockout switch that
>> disables the rears.  Does the rear cigarette lighter work?  That gets
>> disabled by the lockout switch as well.  The 1990 doesn't have the extra
>> features for windows that the 91 has so that will hopefully simplify your
>> troubleshooting.
>>
>>
>> Ed
>>
>>  -----Original Message-----
>> *From:* Eric Gambon [mailto:eric.gambon at gmail.com]
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 12, 2011 12:22 PM
>> *To:* Ed Kellock
>> *Cc:* v8 at audifans.com
>> *Subject:* Re: [V8] New to the 1990 V8
>>
>> Ed-
>>
>> I haven't done too much with the engine other than change the plugs, we
>> just got an awesome snow storm.
>>
>> 4. The only window that works from the drivers side is the drivers side,
>> none other windows work from anywhere in the car.
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 13:46, Ed Kellock <ekellock at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> 1. Too rich will kill the cats if they're not already.  Unplug the temp
>>> sensor on the back of the passenger side head and see if there's much
>>> difference.  Is it hard to start when cold?  I also had to replace the
>>> MAF
>>> recently due to symptoms similar to what you describe.  Also try
>>> unplugging
>>> the OXS...  driver side, inboard of the distributor, below the cruise
>>> control diaphram... Single wire with a rubber boot on it.
>>>
>>> 4. Do they work from any switch, drivers door or their own?  Is the
>>> drivers
>>> window one that doesn't work?
>>>
>>> 6. I beleive the climate control head is the same.
>>>
>>> Ed
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: v8-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:v8-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf
>>> Of
>>> Eric Gambon
>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 11:05 AM
>>> To: v8 at audifans.com
>>> Subject: [V8] New to the 1990 V8
>>>
>>>
>>> Just picked up a V8Q in decent shape body wise (minus a fender), but shes
>>> got a few nuisances.
>>>
>>> Plans:
>>>
>>> 1 - Fix Funky Engine Power Band/Misfiring
>>> 2 - Driveline Clunk
>>> 3- Drivers Side Fender Replace
>>> 4 - Fix the 3 windows that don't go down
>>> 5 - Figure out the Wonky Ass Wipers
>>> 6 - Climate Control LED doesn't light up
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I am thinking the power band may be a timing issue or clogged cats
>>> (smells
>>> really rich), I have heard the driveline might be a prop shaft, windows
>>> are
>>> possibly regulators need to look into this more with the fluke. Haven't
>>> looked at the wipers or climate control, I have a spare CQ climate
>>> control
>>> unit are they interchangeable?
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>> Eric Gambon
>> 39 Raeburn Ave
>> Rochester, NY 14619
>> (716)803-2988
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Eric Gambon
39 Raeburn Ave
Rochester, NY 14619
(716)803-2988