A83
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Thank you both very much
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Are there any readable wiring diagrams out there for a 1983 Avanti? Mine has been touched by many hands but need a starting point.
Appreciate hate any advice.
Thanks
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Do the lights under the heater/vent cover come on with the head light switch or interior light switch - I would think interior no?
Thank you
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Update : shifter light, for some reason is now working. We’ll see how long it lasts.
Still trying to get the two lights that go into the vent / heater lever cover fixed. it looks like something is shorting out and it also affects the front signal lights especially plus the headlights. The front signal lights keep blowing out.
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Thank you. I talked to Dan Booth who says the shifter is not on a fuse and most likely a broken wire And your right about the grounding. Someone before I bought the car grounded one of the horns to the fiberglass 🙄 Did a few other strange things too.
Appreciate the help from everyone.
Fyi heater was not working but that was on a fuse, luckily.
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Dash guard lights do work . And one bulb under the control knob goes on when I turn on the headlights.
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I put new bulbs in the automatic shifter light and replaced the bulbs that are laying haphazard under the control knobs ( heater, vents etc). Only one light works under the control knob and because they are just laying there I don't even know which one it is. The shifter light does not work. This is not something I am knowledgeable about anyways so would appreciate any help.
1. I have a fuse diagram for a 1984 but mine is a 1983. Is there a fuse which controls the shifter light? I don't see it on the diagram.
2. Is there a separate fuse for the control knobs. I don't see this on the diagram either.
3. I notice three different kind of bulbs for the control knobs - is this the way its supposed to be?
Heater
Where does the heater air enter the cabin? I can't seem to feel it unless its not working.
Thanks for any help you can give.
Regards A83
Kevin
kevinelson51@gmail.com
203 231 2653
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Just want everyone to know that a few years back I purchased window motors and regulators from Nu-Relics who advertises a lifetime warranty if you keep the receipt. I needed two motors replaced over time and Nu-Relics was literally immediate in their response and shipping of replacement motors . Hassle free no questions asked. I only had to give them the original order number. Cannot commend them enough for their customer service and response time. This is an unsolicited comment.
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On the AOAI site at Avanti.com they have bar charts showing all the years with the production numbers and list 289 for 1983.
Good luck with your car.
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FYI Studebaker International has them for $150 each fyi. I bought them - not cheap but saved $100 from the $400 chrome quote.
Thanks again.
Kevin
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Thank you - is the windshield trim stainless as that seemed to shine up very well.
Could the headlight rims be rechromed if all all else fails?
what is Stephens?
Thanks again
Kevin
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Looks like the headlight rims (square) are stainless and tarnished. Could they be aluminum?
Tried.sanding with 1000 grit and polishing and no improvement. Would it be better to try a professional polish or get them chromed to match the front bumper?
I can't find any good ones for sale.
Got a quote to chrome or polish for $200 each. I am looking into the cost of electropolishing.
Appreciate any help.
Thanks
A83 Kevin
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I purchased some of the silver color medallions pictured above from Meyers Studebaker about 5 years ago. They had some left then. They hold up well in the center of my mag 500s
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Thank you all for everything. Finally got it fixed. After 7 months the opti spark was replaced and it seems to be running fine. Along the way the throttle body was replaced and a sensor on the radiator. Lets hope it lasts.
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Ok finally - air idle control and throttle body was changed - car runs fine but still stalls when warmed up but starts right up afterward . this is what they are telling me. The next thing they are going to look at is the "map" which I think stands for manual air pressure sensor ( could have that wrong) if that doesn't work they are out of ideas.
Any suggestions?
Thanks Kevin
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I use leatherique conditioner and cleaning products as well as dye - will use nothing else and great company to deal with -
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I replaced mine with Nu-Relics - warranty is for life - I am happy with them -
A83
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Thank you all -can’t send pictures as car still in shop and I am out of town - will get some if I can - going to try to get it to a different shop
thanks again
Kevin
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Thank you all -appreciate all the tips and will pass them on - the Engine is an ATK engine -company is in Texas - less than 8,000 miles on it. The application is a 350 Chev 96-97 LT-1 engine. It is fuel injected. Engine was new in the car when I bought it in May of 2014.
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Thank you. The engine is fuel injected and I was told the computer controls the idle but not confirmed. Will have the temp sensor checked.
Could a short be the problem as I had an occurrence where the car just shut off after hear a snapping noise with the radio shutting off?
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1983 Avanti with 350 LT engine with 5,000 miles. Idle drops and shuts off when car is warmed up. Any suggestions? My mechanic can't figure it out. I had to drive with one foot on brake and the other on the gas to keep the idle up. The car does have a computer - kind of old and clunky looking. I am admittedly mechanically challenged. Other than this car runs fine.
Appreciate any help.
Thanks A83
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Thanks , everything always helps on these cars , smile, appreciate it.
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Thanks appreciate that - did you have to disconnect the power booster and and like e up the steering wheel ?
A83
Heater/Vent console lights
in 1965-83 Avanti
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The lights in the picture and thank you very much
A83