On Board Diagnostics
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From: Westfield Indiana
On Board Diagnostics
Maybe a dumb question considering the age of my 77.... Did the 1977 offer On Board Diagnostics? If so, any suggestions on where I can pick up the proper electronics to diagnose any issues.
Problem I'm having is the local mechanic seems to have all the answers and I'm paying tons for his expertice. I want to work on this car myself 1. for the experience and 2. for the cost savings.
Problem I'm having is the local mechanic seems to have all the answers and I'm paying tons for his expertice. I want to work on this car myself 1. for the experience and 2. for the cost savings.
Burning Brakes
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From: In the Beautiful Shenandoah Valley of VA
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Frederick Maryland
Nope...no OBD. It takes a sharp mechanical mind, basic diagnostic deduction, some basic diagnostic tools contemporary to the era... and since all those are in short supply these days when it comes to 30+ year old cars, the experience and advice of a lot of friends on forums like this.
Team Owner
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Monterey, CA
Nope...no OBD. It takes a sharp mechanical mind, basic diagnostic deduction, some basic diagnostic tools contemporary to the era... and since all those are in short supply these days when it comes to 30+ year old cars, the experience and advice of a lot of friends on forums like this.
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2001
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From: North Easton Mass
Pick up some books on basic engine maintenance. You have to learn how the individual systems (ignition, fuel, mechanical) work and how they interact. It takes a while to be able to even guess the origin of a problem, so either ask questions here or be prepared to keep paying the mechanic (who may or may not be all that good). There are a lot of us on the forum who have been working on our cars at home or professionally since the 60's so there is a lot of Krell knowledge available (extra trivia points for those who know who the Krell are). Older engines are pretty basic so most problems are fairly easily solved if you know what you are doing.
Rick B.
Rick B.
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