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by Evilhorde
Mon Oct 14, 2013 8:03 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: 1983 toronado- check engine light
Replies: 6
Views: 11199

Re: 1983 toronado- check engine light

Same result. I tried two different guages of paperclip. To my eyes it looks as though I am making contact. With the ignition ON, the CEL light comes on solid when it is running and when it is not. Does it take a long time to kick into diagnostic mode? I am giving it a couple of minutes. Does it take...
by Evilhorde
Mon Oct 14, 2013 6:50 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: 1983 toronado- check engine light
Replies: 6
Views: 11199

Re: 1983 toronado- check engine light

When the key is ON (engine running or not) the cel light is lit up. I first tried this with some stranded 12 gauge wire, then decided that maybe it wasn't contacting properly so I tried the solid core wire for a better fit. Same result. The cel light comes on and stays on solidly. My plug exactly ma...
by Evilhorde
Sun Oct 13, 2013 5:22 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: 1983 toronado- check engine light
Replies: 6
Views: 11199

Re: 1983 toronado- check engine light

I can barely even see the carb through all of the wires. I am not sure about the adjustments yet. I don't know why, but I can not get an engine code from this thing. I have tried jumpering it before I turn the key on and I have tried jumpering after I turn the key on. The engine simply light will no...
by Evilhorde
Sat Sep 21, 2013 8:27 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: 1983 toronado- check engine light
Replies: 6
Views: 11199

1983 toronado- check engine light

I just bought a 1983 toronado and it runs very poorly. It is extremely sluggish and lacking in power. The dash is throwing a check engine light at me so the car agrees, something is wrong. I just replaced the distributor cap, rotor, wires and plugs and at this moment, I'm running no air cleaner. The...
by Evilhorde
Thu Aug 29, 2013 7:44 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Considering buying a 1983. I have a couple questions.
Replies: 2
Views: 5966

Considering buying a 1983. I have a couple questions.

Hello everybody. I am looking at a 1983 Toronado and it has a couple problems for me to consider. 1. It needs to have the cv's changed (the owner tells me) and it has a leak in the trans which could be cv related (he also said that). How difficult is it to swap a cv (aka drive axle) in a Toronado? I...

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