The Prince (not to be confused with His Purpleness) struck last night on CA 134 just before Victory Blvd. in the number 2 lane. Nothing like watching every car have a close run in with your bumper.
I'm confident that the trouble was on the white circuit since the starter was cranking well, but I had no ignition light. I tried getting spark and there was none and the fuel filter looked empty (I like those clear ones). After jiggling the brown yellow at the alternator, fuel pump connection, and white connections at the fuse box it fired and I was on my way.
So here are some questions:
1) Upon removing the fuel pump cover I noted the white wire, but also found a black wire with a blue blob on it connected to the terminal (using a dual male connector.) I do not see this on the wiring diagram. I removed it because I managed to break off the male spade for the white wire. The pump seems to function without it is there a need to find another dual male connector?
2) I've been getting the dull glow at night when running the heater fan or using the blinkers. Time for a new alternator? Is there any reason that I should spring for the Saturn upgrade?
3) What gauge wire should be used? I have some ugly looking connections that I feel should be addressed and don't have the money to do a harness replacement.
4) What are the best methods of cleaning electrical connections? Emory paper, erasers, spray cleaner?
Thanks for your help!
I'm confident that the trouble was on the white circuit since the starter was cranking well, but I had no ignition light. I tried getting spark and there was none and the fuel filter looked empty (I like those clear ones). After jiggling the brown yellow at the alternator, fuel pump connection, and white connections at the fuse box it fired and I was on my way.
So here are some questions:
1) Upon removing the fuel pump cover I noted the white wire, but also found a black wire with a blue blob on it connected to the terminal (using a dual male connector.) I do not see this on the wiring diagram. I removed it because I managed to break off the male spade for the white wire. The pump seems to function without it is there a need to find another dual male connector?
2) I've been getting the dull glow at night when running the heater fan or using the blinkers. Time for a new alternator? Is there any reason that I should spring for the Saturn upgrade?
3) What gauge wire should be used? I have some ugly looking connections that I feel should be addressed and don't have the money to do a harness replacement.
4) What are the best methods of cleaning electrical connections? Emory paper, erasers, spray cleaner?
Thanks for your help!