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Old Oct 30, 2002 | 08:19 AM
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Something to do with Blood Alcohol Content. ... No wait. That's something else. Bypass Air Control. I believe it controls idle speed.
Old Nov 6, 2002 | 05:35 PM
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Try to buy a new battery, the clicking noise is the starter not getting enough power. Some batteries wont jump because they are too dead, happened to my daily driver, not fun. Let me know if it works :bigthumg:
Old Nov 6, 2002 | 05:43 PM
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Isnt the fuse under the hood?

These cars lose compression when they sit dont they? Nothing some cranking without the fuel wont help. I dont know about ATF thing, im not a big fan of it personally. I prefer MMO
Old Nov 7, 2002 | 01:53 AM
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Tried to start it..

No luck



Had it jumped for a while but still,no go.

I think 7sins is right.. Battery so dead, won't

even jump start..



Gonna get a new battery..and give that a try.

Hoping that does the trick.



ANY Battery recommendations??



are Batteries worth doing mail order?

So freaking heavy.



Thanks
Old Nov 7, 2002 | 08:10 AM
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I would buy a battery from a bricks and mortar store close to home. That way if it craps out within the warranty period its easy to take it back.



I've not found one battery to be noticeably better than others. Buy the cheapest 60-month battery you can find and go with it. If you want to spend more you can buy a longer warranty, but I can't say it'll be worth it.
Old Nov 7, 2002 | 12:32 PM
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I think walmart batteries you can replace for free at any walmart if it goes dead. Performance wise get an Optimia gel battery, I know advanced autoparts around VA sells them.
Old Nov 7, 2002 | 12:49 PM
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GAS!!! Your gas has probably lost its punch! pump it out and replace it!!! I would do that at the same time you go through the "unflooding" procedure...not sure ATF is necessary...just pull the plugs, pull the EGI, turn it over a few times, put in fresh plugs and she should go!



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Old Nov 8, 2002 | 07:55 AM
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To update:



I bought a Redtop Optima battery.



: Note: Optima batteries + and - Terminals

are reverse. Had to buy +positive terminal extention

for it to work.



Battery : $129.00 plus tax.. Hope its worth it..

Battery Terminal extention 7 bucks..



Installed new battery and with a jump.

Finally got her started after 30 minutes

of cranking.. FD's must have one HELL Of

a starter.



She puttered as she started kicking out alot of smoke.

but after 20 minutes of idling and some WOT.

She running GREAT..



Thanks everyone for their input.



BTW: HOW The hell you pull the EGI main fuse??

I attempted to remove it. But wouldn't come out.

I didn't wnt to force anything, so i left it alone.
Old Nov 8, 2002 | 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by FD THREE S' date='Nov 8 2002, 05:55 AM
BTW: HOW The hell you pull the EGI main fuse??
Pull hard and wiggle it back and forth. I usually use a pair of snub nose pliers.
Old Nov 8, 2002 | 08:49 AM
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Optima battery - $129.00

Pliers to pull EGI fuse - $15.00

Battery Terminal extention - $7.00



Starting your FD after it not running for 2 months - priceless!



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