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New radiator, 180 degree thermostat, and upper and lower hoses are in. Still flushing the system.

I own the service manuals. Every wiring diagram does not match the color codes I have in my hand. I have three separate factory guides as well as the 81 parts guide. Out of the 15 wiring diagrams I have, none match the radio colors. i have it plugged in. No response. The radio could be a dud, I just want to make sure I have it wired correctly. L - Blue RL - Red-Blue RG - Red-Green B - Black W - White

Per the Wiring Diagram(s) which none are Brat specific, here's my guess. White- Speaker White- Other...speaker(maybe stereo?) Blue- Switched Hot Red(double)- Constant Hot RedStripe(double)- Hmm... Black- Ground Also, anyone have a photo of the plate that goes over the plastic, but under the knobs for the stereo? There were colors that matched the dash color? #18, came in Grey, Brown, and Blue.

Hello all! Got a beautiful Clarion stereo to fill the hole in the dash, and had a few questions. 1) Does anyone have the wiring schematic to the harness coming from the car? Color codes? 2) Does anyone know the pinouts for this Clarion stereo? The plug matches, but from what I’m reading, that means nothing. 3) How would you set a preset? I cannot pull the tabs out like old school radios used to be. Ideas? I guess I should get it working first. But curious! I know I have the only speaker in the center of the dash, took the glovebox out and saw the plug into a shot-looking speaker. Looked White? With the radio plugged in, I have no response, but the clock in line with the wiring for the radio, works. Power is going through to the clock. Thank you! I’m again humbled by the almighty USMB! I appreciate you all.

Just scored one

Thank you Dwayne! I'll keep an eye out. Also, I was able to get my hands on a parts catalog. THAT IS RIGHT LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, I have a 1980 and 1981 Subaru Parts catalog from Subaru. I'll look up that part number and see if it might be close to mine! I also have a box under my driver seat that looks similiar. I'll let you know! Thank you!!!!!!!

There is a module under the drivers seat. A green box. Mystery. The ECU seems to be behind the passenger seat.

Thank you for the reply. I currently don’t have an issue with the unit. My car is running and I’m happy. I’m just curious. I didn’t mean say that it HAS to have that exact thing... I also found a green mystery box under the driver seat. I’m just curious, that’s it.

There has to be a rotational sensor somewhere in the car to cut off the pump as to not dump fuel in a non-start situation. There has to be.

Does anyone have a photo of the FPCU? I looked by the hood release and thats where the box in the above photos was. I think the box is for the windshield wipers. but who knows!

looks good! Hood closed and everything?

I’m going to say there is no vent line off of the filler tube. I only could get two of the screws out of the panel inside the bed, but after I did, I could only see metal behind the filler tube. I’m going to take a chance and say that I fixed my evap issue up front and get it smogged Thursday. Anyone know where the vapor separator is? That’s the only other thing I can think of that has hoses going to it that might be leaking?

Hello USMB! I took my brat to a shop to get a smoke test after failing my EVAP test for California smog. They think that I have a small leak behind the filler neck behind the long bed panels. They didn’t have enough time to pull the panels, and they also thought the smoke might be coming from the not perfect seal (of their test equipment) close to the filler neck. is there a vent line from the filler neck? Nothing is leaking from the front of the engine .

Would still love to know where the FPCU resides in an 1981 Brat GL

I also cannot stress enough about the Factory Service Manual. On eBay as we speak. So much specific information for your exact car and engine. Do you have any friends who are into cars who might be able to help you along with the basics? Working on stuff like this with a time crunch sucks, but with determination and research, you’ll get it! And we’ll help too. Good luck! Keep us posted.

Maybe trying to get a stock look? After seeing the Weber air cleaner, I could see why it would be a better option. I bet it’s for visual only.

It looks awesome. I have not tried it but it looks like the fit would work!

I would love a rubber bed liner. Do these exist or are we cutting a universal one

You were right my friend! Found a blown fuse that looked old old old. Got a new 5a fuse in, I now have 12v to my choke. And it is functioning normally. Awesome!

I now have 12V to my choke. The fuse behind the glove box was blown. I have a new carb so maybe something happened back in the day.. The choke is now fully open when the engine is warm. Should drop my CO and help me pass my 2500 smog check! Woo!

THERE. IT. IS. And it was blown. So I put a new 5a fuse in and started the car. No blown fuse, maybe my old carb had an issue. I now have 12v going to the electronic choke and I now have a fully open choke when the car is warm. BAM.

Thank you! I’m going to take a look and see if there is one where you say, I’ve also been turned on to a spot behind the glove box. It’s precisely 150 million degrees outside, but I’ll check when I can!

I heard a rumor it is behind the glovebox with some other mystery stuff. Going to look and see...

DUDE. I did not know about the special tray under the glove box. AMAZING. Checking when I get home. Thank you!

I have that fitting, but the smaller return line broke off. I have both pieces if you were to braise them together. I’d send the two pieces to you for cost of shipping.