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Addicted2DSM
10-15-2005, 02:20 AM
actually he wont let a shop look at it, but I can have my friend send out one of his hardcore dsm mechanics to go check it out.
Addicted2DSM
10-15-2005, 02:35 AM
Hey would you think changing out the engine wiring harness out help as well as the alternator and ECU?
At-Least-It's-An-Evo
10-15-2005, 04:06 AM
I guess I'd say good luck. I sorta got raped when I bought my car (read thread linked on previous page). That car is nice, but he's obviously selling it for a bad reason. I guess you could swap the entire harness out and put a good one in. That would most likely solve your problems. Just be prepared for hell though if he has halfassed anything like my previous owner did. Pre modded DSMs aren't done correct 90% of the time. They are halfass jobs. Good luck with your car.
Addicted2DSM
10-15-2005, 06:05 AM
Im going to talk to my friend and see if he can get one of his hardcore DSM mechanics to check it out. I'll let you guys know what he said about the seller and the car.
Outlaw1
10-15-2005, 07:53 AM
This guy has bolt-ons galore and he doesn't know how to diagnose an alternator? ECU problems too? If you're not a DSM guru this car will be a money pit. If you're a novice DSM'er, you are much better off buying a running car and starting from scratch...unless you want to be part of the jackstand club. Hope you have plenty of tools and a garage to store a broken DSM.
Addicted2DSM
10-15-2005, 10:33 AM
Ok, I have my work set out for me, Im gonna try alternator, ECU and engine wiring harness and see where that gets me. I got the alternator unused for 45 shipped. Anyone has an Eprom ECU (socketed only no mods) or a wiring harness that is in working condition?
Outlaw1
10-15-2005, 10:59 AM
See if he will throw in a set of these with the car. They work best with four, one under each corner.
Addicted2DSM
10-15-2005, 11:14 AM
I got 4 of them and a nice floorjack as well ;)
FattyBoomBatty
10-15-2005, 11:18 AM
heh, well, despite what they all say, i think it's sweet and it should be simple to fix. i bet it's the voltage regulator on the alt. maybe a sketchy ground on the alt. that's all. :)
CVD
10-15-2005, 12:16 PM
I have the wiring harness if you want to pull it out yourself and dispose of the shell.