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Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
02-09-2022, 01:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,561
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: 91-92 Firebird Drivers Side Cupholder

For some reason, the board won't let me send you a PM. Did you disable them?
I looked a little bit in the garage but did not find the cupholder easily. I am actually post-surgery right now with my...
Forum: Exterior Parts Wanted
01-27-2022, 04:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,561
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: 91-92 Firebird Drivers Side Cupholder

I'd have to look for it but I think I do. Are you real? :)
Forum: Electronics
04-23-2015, 11:42 AM
Replies: 307
Views: 34,750
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: Sequential Turn Signals - batch 7

Sorry, this was the last batch.
Forum: Electronics
04-23-2015, 12:00 AM
Replies: 307
Views: 34,750
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: Sequential Turn Signals - batch 7

Nope, sorry, this was the last batch.
Forum: Electronics
01-14-2015, 03:22 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 34,750
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: Sequential Turn Signals - batch 7

Do you have a local TGO chapter in your neck of woods? That would be a good way to find somebody to help. Or ask a buddy for a sixpack. Btw, don't give them the sixpack before, wait until AFTER the...
Forum: Electronics
01-10-2015, 01:28 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 34,750
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: Sequential Turn Signals - batch 7

One unit services both tail lights on a regular car.
And I have some available now if you are still interested.
Thank you for your patience.
Forum: Electronics
01-10-2015, 01:27 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 34,750
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: Sequential Turn Signals - batch 7

If you are who I think you are, your unit, sir, has shipped this morning as well. Thank you for your patience.
Forum: Electronics
01-10-2015, 01:26 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 34,750
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: Sequential Turn Signals - batch 7

BADSSSTA, your unit shipped this morning. Sorry for the delay and thank you for your patience.
Forum: Electronics
01-07-2015, 06:49 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 34,750
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: Sequential Turn Signals - batch 7

Received your payment, thank you. I emailed you back right after and was getting ready to build some units and then my dear wife gifted me with her cold/flu/virus whatever that thing is. Not happy....
Forum: Electronics
01-05-2015, 02:19 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 34,750
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: Sequential Turn Signals - batch 7

Built some in November and sold out quckly.
Building more this week, should be a couple days and they can ship.
Feel free to send payment in the meantime.

Regards
Lou
Forum: Electronics
11-16-2014, 08:48 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 34,750
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: Sequential Turn Signals - batch 7

I am in Texas.
And also surprised that my profile does not show that. It used to. Will have to check it.
I just sold the last set last week but more are in the making. Should be a couple days.
Forum: Electronics
11-16-2014, 08:46 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 34,750
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: Sequential Turn Signals - batch 7

Thank you, sir.
Forum: Electronics
10-02-2014, 09:03 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 34,750
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: Sequential Turn Signals - batch 7

Yup, it is all on the webpage. :)
And yes, I am still making more.
Forum: Electronics
09-30-2014, 09:12 AM
Replies: 307
Views: 34,750
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: Sequential Turn Signals - batch 7

Fixed.
Forum: Electronics
09-30-2014, 08:57 AM
Replies: 307
Views: 34,750
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: Sequential Turn Signals - batch 7

That is my fault, I forgot to turn it back on, standby.
Forum: Electronics
09-29-2014, 05:35 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 34,750
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: Sequential Turn Signals - batch 7

I made a few more units and will be making more this week, as I manage to free up some time.
If anybody would like one, now is the time! :)
Forum: Electronics
09-22-2014, 04:25 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 34,750
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: Sequential Turn Signals - batch 7

WTR, my apologies but I do not seem to have a message from you in my inbox. Did you send it here on TGO or by email? Try via PM again and if you don't get a response (normally I try within 24 hours),...
Forum: Electronics
09-08-2014, 06:53 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 34,750
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: Sequential Turn Signals - batch 7

My STS page (http://austinthirdgen.org/sts.html) answers all questions you might have.
I have started the order process.
Forum: Electronics
08-23-2014, 11:43 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 34,750
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: Sequential Turn Signals - batch 7

Yes, I will be making more.
Forum: Electronics
02-26-2014, 08:59 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 34,750
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: Sequential Turn Signals - batch 7

I am contemplating building more STS units.
This week is extremely busy but I will try to make a parts order maybe next week and start building more.
Forum: Electronics
02-22-2014, 09:51 AM
Replies: 307
Views: 34,750
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: Sequential Turn Signals - batch 7

I have last two units on the shelf.
If there is more interest, I will need to buy parts and make more units.
Forum: Electronics
11-21-2013, 02:37 PM
Replies: 533
Important/Useful : 90-92 Tachometer fix....
Views: 255,653
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: 90-92 Tachometer fix....

Yes, even a 1/4 watt resistor will work, np.
Forum: Electronics
09-05-2013, 08:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,598
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: 89 Iroc no headlights

Ditch the Iroc, keep this toy!!! https://www.austinthirdgen.org/forum/style_emoticons/default/drool.gif
Forum: Electronics
09-04-2013, 03:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,434
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: Electrical problem with AC

Thanks for posting back your solution, it will hopefully help somebody down the road if they find your thread.
Forum: Electronics
08-25-2013, 03:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 422
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: What would happen if I used 24v fans?

Yes, the fan speed will be lower. However the current draw will not increase, quite the opposite, it will decrease to half the rated draw. And they will be running at 25% of their rated cooling...
Forum: Electronics
08-25-2013, 03:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,171
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: 1992 z28 foglight relay

No parking light relay in our cars.
What wire colors are on the relay that you found? On your Z28, the relay is under the dash. Sorry, don't have a better location. Consult this diagram to see what...
Forum: Electronics
08-25-2013, 03:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,493
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: Headlights wont work Low or High beams

Instead of replacing random parts that might not be faulty at all, might I recommend to pull out a test light and actually find out which part is broken?
This diagram will help you with the...
Forum: Electronics
08-25-2013, 03:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,260
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: Turn Signal Problems - one won't stay on, one won't turn off

I have taken the steering column apart only once but what you are probably looking at is a problem with the turn signal cam that might work only one way and not the other.
Hopefully somebody else...
Forum: Electronics
08-25-2013, 03:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,434
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: Electrical problem with AC

Good question.
On the TBI models, the HVAC panel grounds the coolant fan relay when you move it into the A/C or MAX A/C position. That circuit might work while the others don't because this circuit...
Forum: Electronics
08-24-2013, 07:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,434
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: Electrical problem with AC

Yes, a damaged HVAC panel would account for all your issues, for sure.

Do you see more than 15 volts while driving? Otherwise code 53 might be the wrong code.
Forum: Electronics
08-24-2013, 01:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,434
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: Electrical problem with AC

Yes, red to orange makes perfect sense and it sounds like a blown fuse then because you are back feeding power from the red wire, through the orange wire to the brown wire and then to the compressor...
Forum: Electronics
08-24-2013, 01:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,434
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: Electrical problem with AC

Is your HTR A/C fuse good?
The only way jumping the red and purple wires on the blower relay could engage the A/C clutch would be if the HVAC panel was set to cool and it was backfeeding the power...
Forum: Electronics
08-23-2013, 01:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,434
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: Electrical problem with AC

So what does not work, the compressor or the blower motor? They are two separate circuits. The blower fan relay does not control the A/C compressor.

Btw, if you jump/short the plug on the A/C...
Forum: Electronics
08-23-2013, 01:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 42,323
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: Complete VATS removal - no bypassing

Yes.
Forum: Electronics
08-20-2013, 03:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,598
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: 89 Iroc no headlights

A test light (or bulb with wires) will work as well for tracing power wires.
Forum: Electronics
08-20-2013, 03:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 392
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: Front passenger side wiring?

If you fill out your profile, you might get some responses. Even some good ones.
Help us help you and fill in at least your vehicle information so that we know what car we're talking about.

I am...
Forum: Electronics
08-20-2013, 02:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 521
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: Weird issue

You sure can go with option B but beware that other systems that depend on the starter system being intact might not work properly either. I know there are a few but forget which ones.
But I would...
Forum: Electronics
08-19-2013, 04:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 42,323
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: Complete VATS removal - no bypassing

Cheaper than paying for a custom chip, you can replace the ignition cylinder (or whatever is causing your VATS problem).
But if you have your heart set on eliminating VATS (which prevents any retard...
Forum: Electronics
08-19-2013, 03:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 496
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: Are these oem connections

The first two pictures look like factory crimps with the dried-out fabric tape.
The last picture, I cannot pinpoint the wires. What was the connector clipped on? The A/C compressor clutch by any...
Forum: Electronics
08-19-2013, 03:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 719
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: 5.0 v8 carb wiring question

Yes, like I said, you will need to use your old/stock 1991 harness which has the VSS connector. And if you still have your old 1991 transmission, it should have the VSS in it.
Forum: Electronics
08-19-2013, 11:44 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 42,323
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: Complete VATS removal - no bypassing

2732 chips are hard to find.
Easier to find and use the 128.
Forum: Electronics
08-19-2013, 10:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 521
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: Weird issue

Greetings to Stockholm.

Ask your friend whether he put a relay on the starting circuit to give more power to the mini-starter.
If he did (it disturbed the balance of the universe), you have two...
Forum: Electronics
08-19-2013, 10:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 719
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: 5.0 v8 carb wiring question

'86 did not have an electronic speedometer, it was cable-driven. So you won't find it on the old harness, you will need to use part of your 1991 Firebird harness.
Forum: Electronics
08-19-2013, 10:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,598
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: 89 Iroc no headlights

Yes, diagnosis is the key here.
Replacing parts at random will only cost you money and time and cause frustration.
Since you already have the dash opened up, you can just grab a test light (even a...
Forum: Electronics
08-19-2013, 09:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 491
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: I.D. Please?

:thanks:
:thumbsup:


Now go drive that 406 and do some :burnout: !!!
Forum: Electronics
08-18-2013, 06:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 42,323
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: Complete VATS removal - no bypassing

That looks like a TBI engine. Then you would need the 128 chip.
Forum: Electronics
08-18-2013, 02:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 491
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: I.D. Please?

IIRC, the only brown wire on the engine should be for the alternator field coil excitation and the fan relay. So keep the brown wire. The wire has a fuse too so do not fear fire, the fuse will...
Forum: Electronics
08-18-2013, 02:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 42,323
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: Complete VATS removal - no bypassing

Carbs are technology from ice-age, they do not use chips. They were invented before people had running electricity. :)

So you do not need any chips for your carbed engine.

Hope this helps.
Lou
Forum: Electronics
08-18-2013, 08:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 42,323
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: Complete VATS removal - no bypassing

WOW, a 6 y/o thread. Congratulations on reviving the dead! :-D

The 256 chip is for the TPI engine computers. They are impossible to find nowadays.
But if you have the TBI engine, you would be in...
Forum: Electronics
08-17-2013, 06:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 658
Posted By BigBadLou

Re: Vats bypass. Please double check my work.

Thanks for letting us know.

Enjoy! :thumbsup:
Lou
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