Where is the starter on a 84 Fiero-JustAnswer?
That might just be a bad connection, either at the starter, the battery or the ground wire. The starter is under the vehicle, (in the back of course) and there is a little shield over the starter. Lower Front LH Side Of Engine Service and Repair Disconnect battery ground cable. Disconnect solenoid wires from starter motor.
Who was the creator of the Pontiac Fiero?
The history of the Pontiac Fiero actually started with a person that most of you would have never thought of. In fact a lot of readers may not even know who he is. His name is John DeLorean. His inspiration for the car came from a prototype of a car called the Pontiac Banshee. However in the end the cars design fell to Hulki Aldikacti.
What was the top speed of a 1984 Pontiac Fiero?
It was really fast. Top speed 120 Mph I can prove that. Its size made it fast and agile, and if you are lucky enough to find one take a look at the price. Many of them sell now for more than they did brand new. And for good reason. Think about it, how often do you see one just driving down the road.
What kind of fuel economy does a Fiero have?
There was the Fiero Coupe, the Sport Coupe and the SE. The Fiero Coupe, also called “Fuel Economy Leader”, came with the MY-8 4-speed manual transaxle that had a 0.73 overdrive top gear along with a high mpg 3.32:1 axle ratio.
That might just be a bad connection, either at the starter, the battery or the ground wire. The starter is under the vehicle, (in the back of course) and there is a little shield over the starter. Lower Front LH Side Of Engine Service and Repair Disconnect battery ground cable. Disconnect solenoid wires from starter motor.
Can a V-8 engine be installed in a Fiero?
Our Fiero V-8 Engine Conversion Kits allow you to install a small block Chevy engine into any 1984 thru 1988 Pontiac Fiero. They allow you to retain all stock options, including a/c. This kit is designed to be a bolt on installation with no frame cutting required. We have kits for all stick shift and automatic Fieros.
How old is a Fiero low mileage transmission?
Most Fiero transmissions are now 25+ years old. Naturally low mile transmissions or freshly rebuilt transmissions are going to be more reliable than used transmissions that have been abused, neglected or have high mileage on them. Contrary to some of the claims made by others, we guarantee that the stock OEM Fiero axles won’t break.
When did Archie Fiero start making V8 kits?
We have been producing, selling and installing the V-8 Archie Fiero V-8 Conversion Kits for over 25 years now. There are now more than 2500 of these V-8 conversions on the road in all 50 States, Canada, Central America, Europe and the Middle East. We first introduced our kit to the public in early 1988.
When does the idle air control valve change?
When the engine is running but the vehicle is not moving, this means the engine is idling. During this time, the number of revolutions per minute (RPM) inside the engine will change. The idle air control valve is responsible for managing the engine idle speed.
What does it mean if you have low oil pressure at idle?
Low oil pressure at idle only, will most often mean that the engine is low on oil. As more power is applied to the engine via acceleration, the pressure builds up inside the engine. Thereby causing the pressure to read as “normal”.
What does it mean when your car is idling but not running?
When the engine is running but the vehicle is not moving, this means the engine is idling. During this time, the number of revolutions per minute (RPM) inside the engine will change.
What is the problem with the idle air control valve?
The problem may involve an annoying change (up/down) of engine speed while cruising at a steady pace, a low drop (or even cut-out) at idle or when approaching a stop, a wild high engine speed of several thousand rpm followed by a drop to near zero, etc. • Dirty/sticking IAC (idle air control valve) (P0505)
What does it mean when your car Idles rough?
My car has 128000 miles. My car has an automatic transmission. This may be a sign of a failing idle air control valve. The idle air control valve is located on or near your intake manifold that monitors the air intake as it is mixed with fuel prior to being injected into the engine.
Can a failed IAC cause engine stalling at idle?
A problem with the IAC should throw a P0505 code. A failed/problematic IAC can cause engine stalling when off-throttle, and/or excessively high engine rpm, particularly at idle. The IAC, signaled by the ECU, controls the throttle opening at idle.