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flexxmi
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AUG 25, 12:46 PM
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So I figured out that I could get the lights to engage in a natural position inside of the switch by loosening the bolts where it attaches to the trans housing, but it seems like the cable is too long, as the slot for the threaded bolt at the end of the cable does not align with the slot it is supposed to go inside. When I go to put the threaded end of the cable in the slot the bolt on the cable extends past the slot and if I try to make it fit, the lever shifts and the lights go out.
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cartercarbaficionado
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AUG 25, 03:52 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by flexxmi:
So I figured out that I could get the lights to engage in a natural position inside of the switch by loosening the bolts where it attaches to the trans housing, but it seems like the cable is too long, as the slot for the threaded bolt at the end of the cable does not align with the slot it is supposed to go inside. When I go to put the threaded end of the cable in the slot the bolt on the cable extends past the slot and if I try to make it fit, the lever shifts and the lights go out. |
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that shift lever looks weird. lemme go snap a picture of my 84s one and we will see how that looks. as for the cable length it could be the wrong cable since I actually replaced my 84s cable with a manual cable since I couldn't source a correct replacement at the time so using a getrag cable was my solution. I forget which one I used since I grabbed it out of a stripped car where the whole shift cable and shifter assembly were sitting in the footwell
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flexxmi
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AUG 27, 07:40 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by cartercarbaficionado:
that shift lever looks weird. lemme go snap a picture of my 84s one and we will see how that looks. as for the cable length it could be the wrong cable since I actually replaced my 84s cable with a manual cable since I couldn't source a correct replacement at the time so using a getrag cable was my solution. I forget which one I used since I grabbed it out of a stripped car where the whole shift cable and shifter assembly were sitting in the footwell |
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The cable is OG to my vehicle and has not been replaced so I'm not sure why I'm having issues.
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fierosound
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AUG 28, 12:25 PM
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flexxmi
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AUG 28, 01:45 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by fierosound:
It sounds like you were adjusting the cable right. Not sure why things are "off".
Loosen the end of the cable and try again, setting everything in "neutral".
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Tried this and a whole lot of other things. Wondering at this point if this switch is defective, but the old switch didn't work either so I'm throwing my hands up at this point. I only get lights to come on in between park and reverse no matter what adjustments I make. My mechanic (who also owns a Fiero) is suggesting that perhaps the fingers inside the trans that control the position of the gears are somehow bend, allowing this switch to not function properly. The switch was not purchased at one of the lower end auto parts stores, so I am still looking for a resolution.[This message has been edited by flexxmi (edited 08-28-2024).]
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flexxmi
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AUG 28, 04:32 PM
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Well, I've also come to discover that my car will start without being plugged into the neutral safety switch. Not good.
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cartercarbaficionado
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AUG 28, 07:46 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by flexxmi:
Well, I've also come to discover that my car will start without being plugged into the neutral safety switch. Not good. |
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huh. that's weird. is it bypassed under the dash or wherever is the upstream connection for the automatics safety switch?
also your friend could be correct but it's more likely the switch is made improperly. I'll snap a pic soon just been too busy to unbury my 84 from its life as a shelf (been too busy to swap another iron duke in)
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cartercarbaficionado
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AUG 28, 08:00 PM
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got the picture
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flexxmi
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AUG 28, 09:33 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by cartercarbaficionado:
huh. that's weird. is it bypassed under the dash or wherever is the upstream connection for the automatics safety switch?
also your friend could be correct but it's more likely the switch is made improperly. I'll snap a pic soon just been too busy to unbury my 84 from its life as a shelf (been too busy to swap another iron duke in) |
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I have no idea if the switch has been bypassed. I have never messed with it. Your switch and lever look just like mine except mine look cleaner because I've been working on it. As far as the switch being made improperly, that's entirely possible but I have no way of knowing. Still, this car should not be able to crank in any other gears than park or neutral and it does. I did not try to start it in gear without the switch attached to the harness though.
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olejoedad
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AUG 29, 08:22 AM
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The START signal to the starter solenoid goes from the ignition switch on top of the steering column directly to the C500 connector (by passenger side hinge box above the engine, YELLOW wire) to the NSS.
The NSS (when in P or N) passes the signal to the solenoid via a PURPLE wire.
There is no wire that runs directly to the solenoid from the inside of the car.
Is there a possibility that your car was originally a manual and has been converted to an automatic?
The 'options' tag on the left front wheelhouse is the only easy way to tell.
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