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  2. 1985 dash light

    in 1984-91 Avanti

    Posted

    Hi All

    Bob you are correct the choke relay is on the passenger side inner fender, on my 88 convertible the red light was on, and the choke wasn't working. I pulled the connector out and jumped the c & d termials, this gave me 12 volts to the choke and the choke was again working and the red light goes out, my relay has 5 wires going to it with a couple of numbers on it, one set in white 14078924 and another one in black 7124, Im not sure of the purpose of the relay but will track down an auto electrican and find out. Mr T

  3. Decodeing the VIN

    in 1984-91 Avanti

    Posted

    Hi

    Just to let you all know that my Avanti is now registered and insured and on thr road here in New Zealand, many thanks to eveyone who replyed especially you Ernie , great info, this forum has been a great help, and I'm sure it will continue to be. Mr T.

  4. Decodeing the VIN

    in 1984-91 Avanti

    Posted

    Hi All

    Thanks Ernie for all your great info, I now have an email from Pesident Mike with a breakdown of what the VIN might look like, and I am going to send this off to the licenseing people and hope that they see reason and allow the car to be registered. MrT

  5. Decodeing the VIN

    in 1984-91 Avanti

    Posted

    Thanks Ernie for your prompt reply, what I am rearly in need of is a complete breakdown of the VIN, so I was hopping some one would know how to do this, as appently the breakdown give engine size place of manufacture and body style etc. I would also like, for the Govt. people proof the the Avanti factory is indeed closed for business. Any and all help much appreciated. MrT.

  6. Decodeing the VIN

    in 1984-91 Avanti

    Posted

    Hi All

    I have a need here in New Zealand, thanks to govenment buracracy, to be able to decode the full VIN# of my 1988 Avanti convertible, I hope that someboby can help. I know the basic's of the break down, what I rearly need is to fill in the missing facts. my VIN is 12AAV2232J1000239.

    1 = North America O/K

    2A = Manufacturer ?????

    AV223 = unknown ?????

    2 = check digit O/K

    J = year O/k

    1 = Asembly plant ?????

    000239 = sequence number O/K

    Thanks and regards

    Mr T.

  7. 1985 dash light

    in 1984-91 Avanti

    Posted

    Hi All

    My 88 convertible also has the red light on, it is the choke light according to the manual, and the wiring diagram shows a relay in the circuit. With the light on I believe that the relay may be bad, does anyone know where to find this relay and how to identify it on the car. ?????? Mr T

  9. Window Regulator for 89 Conv.

    in 1984-91 Avanti

    Posted

    Hi 88 convertible's use the mechanism from an 85-87 AMC Renault Alliance convertible, you can use the original frame that was modified by the people at Avanti motors, just remove the motor and track assembly from the alliance frame and refit to the Avanti frame. I would suspect the 89 to use same as 88. As an aside Dan and Betty at nostelgic motors have very good electric window switches the work very well on the Avanti. Tony.

    PS feel free to contact me at my email address a.trist@xtra.co.nzl

  10. Window Regulator for 89 Conv.

    in 1984-91 Avanti

    Posted

    The Left Rear Window Regulator on my 89 Avanti Convertible is bad. Does anyone know what cars originally used these, I'm have a difficult time tracking down the replacement. The motors are good the cables bad. And it looks like they actually welded the regulator channel to their metal frames, so rather than grinding the welds and re-welding in the new ones I just want to strip the parts of the new ones to rebuild the old tracks in place.

    Here is the information I was able to retrieve off the old one:

    LEFT SIDE

    Left Side is a Bosh Brose FPE12V013821098

    680-54691

    499

    BOSCH BROSE

    Window Slider 54242

    RIGHT SIDE

    Right Motor is a SIEMANS 12V-1BB-32

  11. 1989 Covertible

    in 1984-91 Avanti

    Posted

    Hi Ernest

    Are you wanting the header seal across the front or the side seals. the side seals can be otained from Steele rubber products, www.steelerubber.com the part # is 70-1035-99 and you buy it by the FT. I to would like to know what car the front header seal is from ??? Does any body have a pt #.

    Regards, Tony.

  12. Newbie here

    in 1984-91 Avanti

    Posted

    Hi Nesster

    I am in the process of rebuilding an 88 convertible, its not easy, as Avanti used many different suppliers for parts, like other writers I have found Betty Booth of Nostelgic motors very helpfull. I have had the body of the car to replace the rusted out steel beams that hold the body to the Monte Carlo chassis, and at present I am in the process of rebuilding the doors, quarterlights, mechanisms etc. I have amassed quite a lot of info, and have a lot of photos showing the body of the chassis and would be happy to share, my email is a.trist@xtra.co.nz

    Regards, Tony.

  14. 88 convertible

    in 1984-91 Avanti

    Posted

    Tony, did you have any luck with this? The 89 convert I sold earlier this year needs BOTH windows mechanisms replaced (???). I had asked the factory a few years ago and was told this was from a Renault Alliance...

    thx, Jeff

  15. 88 convertible

    in 1984-91 Avanti

    Posted

    Hopefully someone more knowledgeable will come up with an answer.

    Meantime, I can't help you directly, but you might try clicking on "parts" at this website:

    http://www.avantimotors.com/

    That will bring up an email compose screen and you could ask your question there;

    however, I am not sure whether that website is still being maintained as there are

    currently rumors about the viability of the company.

    Secondly, you might try the same at http://www.avantiparts.net/ by emailing info@avantiparts.net

    That vendor doesn't service your year Avanti, but it's possible they might have the info you seek (long shot).

    Barring that, you may need to remove the bad part and see if you can repair it, or see if

    there are any markings on it that could help you identify it (like a Delco part number or whatever);

    or even improvise something new based on what you find.

    PS: you could also try searching the web for aftermarket kits that may have been used on

    your car, to see if anything looks like yours;

    for instance:

    http://www.a1electric.com/catalog/cat_elemtr.htm

    http://tinyurl.com/362uzl

    http://www.power-window-motors.com/

    http://tinyurl.com/yrjekv

    Hi Wayne thanks for your reply any and all help most welcome, I have some idea that the rear quarters are from a Chrysler possible Lebaron or Aires convertible. Tony.

  16. 88 convertible

    in 1984-91 Avanti

    Posted

    Hi I have an 88 convertible and need information on who made the rear quarter window lift's for these

    cars as mine have broken cable's and do not work, any help please. Also for better info would people please

    include part #'s when replacement parts have been identified, as I live in New Zealand and part #'s are of

    a great help when having to go out to order parts, many thanks.

    Tony.

  17. 1988 convertible

    in 1984-91 Avanti

    Posted

    The front and rear bumpers on my '87 Avanti rub the body on the sides. I'm going to tighten the mounts but was wondering the proper spacing between the bumper and body.

    Jim Wood

    Hi I have an 88 convertible and need information on who made the rear quarter window lift's for these

    cars as mine have broken cable's and do not work, any help please. Also for better info would people please

    include part #'s when replacement parts have been identified, as I live in New Zealand and part #'s are of

    a great help when having to go out to order parts, many thanks.

    Tony.

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