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    Finding a short, where to start?

    bluemax Ideal and MCD- Thanks you all for your help. I have not tracked this down fully yet. Bluemax- I agree that the problem is with the A or B power circuits. I have already eliminated the ABS and CDS fuses, so the short is not part of that leg off of the circuit. I think the...
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    Where to get a 1988 wireing diagram?

    Just ordered the book for 14 and change, comes to 25 with shipping. The catch is that it is backordered for 4 weeks.
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    Finding a short, where to start?

    spent the last 5 or so hours trying things. so the large wire that connects to the ALt will show a short to ground. I disconnected the black wire from the 100 amp fuse so now none of the circuits that run off of that leg show short to ground. I have pulled ALL the fuses out of the car( fuse...
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    Where to get a 1988 wireing diagram?

    Thanks Jeff- How much $$ can I expect to pay? Steve
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    Where to get a 1988 wireing diagram?

    I need one, cant find one online. Anyone have any suggestions Thanks Steve
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    Finding a short, where to start?

    Well it would help if I was using the correct TSRM. The 90 and 88 are very different. I have it norrowed to the black wire that runs off the 100 amp fuse and it is not in the circuits that are hooked up to AM1 or AM2. The wire diagram that is in the Chiltons justs SUCKS!! Any sugestions on...
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    Finding a short, where to start?

    Thanks for the replies- Bluemax- no big stereo and the unit that is in there is powered off with the factory power circuit. Jorge- New battery, terminals on the + and - wires. I seperated the wire that goes to the starter and the white one that goes to the main fuse box. Checked the wire to...
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    Finding a short, where to start?

    Help- ( sorry for the long post, trying to provide all the info as possible) I dont even know how to approach this problem. After finshing the engine replacement, the brakes, the steering, finally got the exhaust connected up, it was time to deal with the battery. I have been jump starting...
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    EGR crap

    Yes, drill it, tap it and plug it- done
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    Getting my new supra home?

    I would go for having the seller mail the title to you befor you go to pick up the car. Then get insurance, plates, registration etc... so your driving legally. If you get stoped in NJ without a properly registered car they can impound it on you. Register it or tow it back home would be my 2...
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    Cam Position Sensor Please Help!! and Idling problems

    I used this information to install my CPS and it worked perfect!! Thanks for making this available Steve
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    Ticking and Smoke

    Is this a new sound that was not present when the head was on the previous block? The injectors make a ticking sound, is that what your hearing? The valve have a clearance that needs to be set or they will make noise, but again did the tick sound happen befor? As far as the smoke, sounds...
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    Engine Progress pics

    WOW That is a so NICE!!!!! I am glad that my pics helped... But again that is just so so pretty!!!
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    Official NE rollcall;)

    Steve Middletown NJ after 2 years it starts and runs... have to fix the brakes after sitting for 2 years, so more work to come before its on the road but I hope this year! 88 red turbo targa 5 speed
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    Engine almost ready to install

    I understand having a supra down for years, mine was 2 years.now that the engine is in the brakes need to be replaced. So on the road soon also. Good luck, that is one GREAT looking engine! keep us posted
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    Oil pressure sender?

    http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1717&highlight=pressure+sender
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    Car won't crank but backfires

    Code 12 is intermittant power to the ECU. I had your exact symptoms after I installed an engine. Turned out that the CPS was installed 180 off. When I got the CPS worked out the car started up. I checked and rechecked all the grounds and that solved the code 12. So I would start with some...
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    side exaust?

    How are you getting away with an open downpipe in NJ? The cops would have you pulled over i about 5 minutes around here.
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    oil pressure sender

    just happen to have a picture of the sender handy
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    Steering Rack...

    87 and 89 have two different racks, depending on your 89. The 89 could have progressive steering so it would have a electical connector running down to it. I am not sure if you can just switch then over