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I have a 92 Loyale with some problems. It all started when I first bought the car the automatic seatbelts didn't work or would move when they weren't supposed to. Soon My battery would get drained overnight. I was getting some strange noises under the dash. Soon I lost my cruise control, my pushbutton 4 wheel drive, I can't change my heat location (floor/defrost), and my oil pressure guage is all wacko. I unhooked the driver's side seatbelt motor and most of the battery drain went away. But I still don't have my 4wd etc. Any help would be greatlt appreciated.

Also is it hard to get the front axleshaft out of the steering knuckle. My repair manual says you have to take the assembly in to the dealer to get it pressed out but I would much rather do it myself. Thanks in advance.

Mattman:banghead:

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Mattman, the 4wd and the ventilation systmes are both controlled by vacuum. These systems share a vacuum reservoir located behind the passenger side strut tower. It is a white plastic can shaped object.

Find out why it has lost it's vacuum source. Line off or broken.

This will solve those calamtiies as for the electrical problems hope your seat belt fix did that.

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After you fix the vacuumed problems, be sure to go though ALL your electrical connectors under the hood (and the car) one at a time.

 

9 times out of 10 an electrical problem can be traced back to corrosion inside the connector. Use a pocketknife, rat-tail file, and/or rolled up sand paper to scrape it clean.

 

On the connectors that look like they are taking on water, seal them shut with some GE silicone sealer.

 

Here in the NYS (the salt-belt) I've done that with all my vehicles and have stopped almost all of the electrical problems.

 

Also, be sure to check and ground wires that go to the body. Rust loves to get under these exposed bolts & screws. Just scrape it clean and put a little conductive grease underneath and reassemble.

 

:D

T.J.

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