Hi guys, new to the forum, but been lurking since I picked up an 84' SE about a week ago and have been working on it. I've searched the hell out of the forums but still have a few questions. Car is in very nice shape, but also had a lot of small issues to sort out.

To Do List:
- Horn - is this a common problem? Yes the fuse is good.
- Temp Gauge - Works but reads low ~130 at full temp. I assumed the thermostat was hung open, but boiled it and it starts to open ~190. Seems right.
- Idles about 1800rpm until it warms up??? - May be normal, but new to the Fiero. Idles around 1000rpm in neutral once warm.
- New tires are here, need to be mounted and balanced - Riken Raptor (Michelin) 215/60R14.
- Rubber trim around the shifter / center console is popped out on passenger side, looks like multiple attempts have been made to fix it.
- Brake Pull Left under braking -- need to bleed brakes first, then decide what to do.

Fixed list:
- Interior Lights (dash, overhead, radio) INOP - replaced a blown fuse and rewired the 4th grade science project that was going on behind the fuse panel.
- Power Mirrors Cigarette lighter INOP - fixed with wiring repair.
- Sticky Door Locks - cleaned and lubed the mechanisms.
- Cruise Control INOP - Re soldered and wrapped the broken wires in the stalk (still need to test when weather clears).
- New wiper blades installed
- Blown front Speakers - replaced with Cerwin Vega 4x10's -- pretty awesome for about $50!!!
- Radiator electric fan INOP - hardwired and installed a switch.



Any guidance appreciated!!!

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quote Originally posted by RWDPLZ: Welcome, car looks great! -Very common, most likely bad grounds from mounting brackets to frame, clean and re-test, car has 2 horns -Vacuum bleed cooling system and re-test, replace gauge sensor (84 has 3 temp sensors/senders, thermostat housing is for computer, sticking up out of head is for the gauge, sticking out of head towards driver is for the radiator fan) -My 84 did this on both engines, I'd say normal -Where the heck did you find those? All I can find in the original size is Radial T/A's -Also common, gorilla glue and clamps. DO NOT apply clamps directly to vinyl, they will leave an indentation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-KwhGvnYqY Recommend replacing cigar lighter socket with new, and fixing radiator fan properly. The 84 SE uses a one-year-only 2 speed fan, can convert to later style 1 speed. Definitely buy an 84 Shop Manual if you haven't already.

For Tires - https://www.ti rerack.com/ti...ng=S&performance=ALL

I do have the manual. Car came with all of the original paperwork, pretty sweet. I will fix things right, but wanted to get things at least functioning. The fan I was mostly hard wiring to see if it even worked. Once I did that I thought, may as well switch it until I get time to do it right.

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quote Originally posted by cvxjet: The horn BUTTON may be the source of your problem; The center cover/horn pad pops off and then there is a lttle spring loaded thing that does the work....May need to be cleaned, may have a dead spring.....Here is link to a thread on "Fixing the horn"; https://www.fiero.nl/forum/...100421-2-096237.html

Yup, already found this, I’ll get to it tomorrow. I have a long winter ahead of me, so I have time to get it right. Pulled off the console trim and have that gluing overnight.

I also found the Delorean horn thread, if it turns out the horns are bad as well, I’m doing those!

I’ll keep plugging away when work isn’t getting in the way

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