The Northern Illinois Fiero Enthusiasts want your help for our January meeting. The topic will be "common Fiero issues and idiosyncrasies". We want to know what you think should be covered. And the best part is you can watch the meeting live and ask questions. (the meeting will also be added to our video library). Here is a list we have compiled, please put down the numbers of the top 5 topics you think we should discuss.

NIFE Club Meeting – Lisle Library: January 17
LIST YOUR TOP 5 IN A COMMENT
1. Cooling fan not coming on
2. Temperature gauge not functioning properly
3. Temperature gauge indicating overheating
4. Malfunctioning cigarette lighter
5. Engine stalls at a stop light (automatic transmission car)
6. No start, but engine cranks
7. Inside HVAC fan motor not operational
8. Windshield solvent not spraying
9. PDL not locking/unlocking fully
10. PW slow or not working
11. Water drips at passenger footwell
12. Window fogging up when running blower fan
13. How to know when the clutch is failing
14. Symptoms of a bad fuel pump
15. Solving an erratic oil pressure gauge
16. Why does the temperature gauge peg to the right on start-up and what is the solution
17. Headlight motors don’t turn off after engine stops
18. Symptoms of a bad ignition module
19. When to replace the shocks/struts
20. What to do when the parking brake won’t release
21. Pulling to the right (or left) on the highway
22. Drooping headliner
23. Badly faded front speaker covers
24. No power to the radio
25. Importance of repairing cracked and leaking exhaust manifolds and pipes
26. Modern tires and how tire pressure affects Fiero handling
27. No brake lights despite a good fuse
28. How to open the trunk when you lock the keys in the trunk
29. Battery maintenance and the importance of battery maintainers
30. What to do when the gas gauge improperly indicates the fuel level
31. Alignment methods for front and rear decklids
32. What to do when the Fiero Electric Hydraulic Power Steering only works to the left and not to the right
33. The importance of correctly routing spark plug wires

If you have a topic you think should be on the list but isn't, post that in your comment as well.

[This message has been edited by mrfred8 (edited 11-13-2014).]

18, 24, 6, 4, 11

15, 16, 18, 26, 28. Thanks for the opportunity

22, 23, 26, 28, 33

At what time is this meeting? I'll have to ask off work and go to these! Thanks!

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quote Originally posted by rbell2915: At what time is this meeting? I'll have to ask off work and go to these! Thanks!

Meeting is at 1pm. More info here: http://fierofocus.com/events.html

Is #32 electric, hydraulic, or either?

Of those who have a factory unit (and I'm curious how many this could be), how many would have this issue?

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1,2,9,10,16

2, 13, 26

32 is for what 5 people?

14 & 19

14, 18, 19,25, and 32. 32 is very interesting since so few EHPS units were built and almost nobody has one. Has this "working on one side and not on the other" issue actually been encountered with the EHPS units?

Nelson

[This message has been edited by hnthomps (edited 11-15-2014).]

quote Originally posted by tshark: Is #32 electric, hydraulic, or either? Of those who have a factory unit (and I'm curious how many this could be), how many would have this issue?

I'm thinking its kind of tongue-in-cheek....

32 of course! I need one of those!!

30, 26, 29, 10 and 9.

The fuel gauge is a big one. Even my new at the time Fiero read a 1/4 higher than it was. Mine now goes way far when it is full so it is obvious it is off. I think they all do this as I have had 3 like this.

Any info is appreciated!!!!!


JJ

Jeff... I do not know how you plan to keep track of who votes for what..... I put up a survey that will do it for you, if you are interested. It is simple, and no frills, but will tally everything for you. When you are ready, just take the top 5 most selected.

You can have a look at it here.

There are quite a few not in your list :
How to fix phantom wipes
Door latch "Help" Ford striker bolt fix
Door hinge pin replacement
How to know when it's time to replace the dog bone, tranny and motor mounts.
Dew wipe replacement
How to locate/find loose suspension parts and replace them.
Steering rack bushing replacement.
Removing axle seals (auto tranny)
How to remove and wash seat belts
Seat skin replacement
Dragging rear calipers
How to repair dash corners
How to glue/repair console vinyl bowing.
Replacing ash tray doors without breaking anything!
Fusible link repair
Gen 1 to Gen 2 headlight upgrade
Polishing tail lights 101
How to repair coolant tube crushed sections with radiator hose.
CS120 alternator upgrade for 85-87 V6's.
Junkyard upgrade possibilities (Grand Am/CTS/Lebaron brake components, STS exhaust tips, Dodge Shadow rear wing for Notchie, etc )
Poly mounts / cradle bushing project
Performance Sound System upgrade

9, 10, 11, 13, 26, 28, 30.

Thanks John. We are going to have to manually compile some of it anyway, since we have "paper ballots" from our NIFE meeting.

bump

16…….please !

When is the next "broadcast"? Have you chosen a topic or two? If I'm watching online and you have refreshments, do I have to pay for delivery?

quote Originally posted by Vernon8360: When is the next "broadcast"? Have you chosen a topic or two? If I'm watching online and you have refreshments, do I have to pay for delivery?

The meeting will be January 17th. Broadcast will start around 1:15 central time. More info here http://fierofocus.com/events.html