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    ANS boost controller- anybody familiar with it?

    I have an ANS boost controller. Can’t remember where I bought it from nor fo i have info on it. Been in my car for years and I hardly drive it and can’t remember how to use it. Anybody have snything on it?
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    Key switch

    Found out the fusable link was on the wrong side of the heat shield near the starter. Probably my fault as I had replaced the starter probably twice.
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    Key switch

    I changed out the starter switch on column, still dead. We checked voltage to starter and alternator. Went to shop today. Told 2 fusable links near starter. Very happy that price was low. To fix and having couple other things looked at shile they have it.
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    Key switch

    My buddy checked fuses fusebox i. Footwell I can not do myself. Im not a mechanic when comes to electronics. I will look to try and follow your recommendations about fat ted wire - blower relay. I was able to get a service manuel he had so maybe that will help direct me. Years ago I installed a...
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    Key switch

    I have a laptop with diectscan. It powered up from my inverter from cig lighter but gets no reading from the ECM to tell me anything is wrong. Can it be the key switch? Like I said like 12.2 volts off battery, sane to alternator and starter, but dash dosent light up, does t turn over, totally...
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    Key switch

    Sorry took so long. I had knees replaced and can no longer bend them well so i cant get on the ground and get back up anymore. Need more surgery. Anyway, looks like Im getting like 12.2 volts acriss battery, to alternator positive stud and starter positive stud. Again dash not lightning up...
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    Key switch

    After replacing alternator bracket and power steering pump, I took car around the block for a spin. Car was idling a bit high at first. Drove it 1/2 mile then fell on its face. I knew the problem, the up pipe sleeve slipped off of doghouse because of a clamp slipping off. Fixed it drove home 1/4...
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    86 died on testdriving

    I meant VOM to see if power going to the starter.
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    86 died on testdriving

    After replacing tensioner/ alternator bracket and power steering pump, i took my 86 around the block. On startup it was idiling high. It nevercdeally did that but started the drive snd felt a slight miss just for a moment I think. Inrounded the corner and cad died. Wouldnt turn over or hot shot...
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    BIG PARTS LIST, More Parts cars!!!

    Perhaps I will have to see if i can narrow it down to 1 wire. All I know is when I move the ECM it sputters and check engine light comes on. Thanks.
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    BIG PARTS LIST, More Parts cars!!!

    ECM Harness I understand you need to remove the fender to replace the ECM harness. The troubling thing is the computer in my GN was not moved all the time to swap chips since I only did it infrequently, so I am wondering if I spend the $250 for your harness, what are the chances of running...
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    BIG PARTS LIST, More Parts cars!!!

    So you have a good one you said you can send me? Is it from a junked GN? What will it cost me? Thanks for the advice!!!
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    BIG PARTS LIST, More Parts cars!!!

    Looking for a good ECM Harness I have an '86 gn and my ECM cable needs to be replaced since it has issues. Considered buying a splice kit with new ends but if I can find a nice one without issues for the right price, that would be good. I move the computer with car running then it sputters...
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    86 GN popping breaking up problem

    Can you free rev the engine with it unplugged.
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