xenongod Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 Okay...here's the story. Alternator in my '81 GL Wagon went bad. I neglected to disconnect the battery while unistalling and reinstalling a new one. I saw a good amount of sparks while doing the transplant. Now...got power..but no ignition..any input would be greatly appreciated. BTW...fusible links are good...battery is new....and I don't know what the hell happened. Please..if anyone knows what I should check...let me know..thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meeky Moose Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 change the coil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calebz Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 Ignition relay maybe? thats just a guess.. try a hotwire(or one of those nifty external pushbutton starter things) from the battery to the little tab on the solenoid and see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myossfeece Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 It's possible that you may have popped a couple of fuses. check them out as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archemitis Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 i would check fuses, and one of the three fusible links. a fuse should hav eblown before it hurt anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xenongod Posted December 17, 2003 Author Share Posted December 17, 2003 Okay Roo lovers...I put Diamond up for sale...but...I have an inkling of what is going on. Someone ealier spoke of fusible links...well...the fuse box ones are good...all of them...I found one by the VR and it is good. Where would the ignition relay be? The HTKYSA doesn't mention it...and I can't find my Hanes manual. Where should I start digging in to get her up and running? It has and always be a fuse or relay on this car that "POPS"...then I go into panic mode...then a couple days down the road...at the cost of a fuse or relay....she is up an running. I hate to sell her....but...I need the garage space too...so...let's get her running and then maybe someone will want to take her in. Remember this....brand new engine...tranny...tires...alternator...battery...brakes...hitch (with trailer if need be)...extra alloy "motion" wheels with street tires (got spoked now with studded snows)....brush guard....third fully operational "passing"/head-light....fog/driving lights...etc....all professionally installed. I just feel it's time to stop working on cars and get a new one with a warranty....I have over 13 years experience working on cars..damn. Anyhoo..that's my speel. Help me out and maybe we can talk about selling her out to a good Roo lover...hehe...Thanks all!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xenongod Posted December 17, 2003 Author Share Posted December 17, 2003 Called S-Wings here in Denver and told them what happened...and guess what? Broke a corroded wire at the "fusible link" at the posivite batttery cable. No fuse...just wires and connectors...go figure. Well..if any one cares...she is up and running...and still up for sale. Make an offfer and have a love for Subarus...woohoooo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xenongod Posted December 18, 2003 Author Share Posted December 18, 2003 Okay..new problem...Diamond now starts...but then dies. Voltmeter idoit lights up and shows 10 volts or less while running. What else should I be looking for now? Please help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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