no choke power
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Cruising
Joined: May 2009
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no choke power
I have a 1980 L48 with stock carb with key on no power to choke coil. Checked all fuses good is there a fuse link somewhere? When 12 volt applied to coil works fine, looking for a wiring schimatic.
THANKS FOR ANY HELP!
THANKS FOR ANY HELP!
Pro
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Millersville, MD
Choke is only hot when key is turned. The source should be a switched source hence the turning of the key. Some of us, myself included, installed an electric choke on their q-jet because they are so much easier.
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Cruising
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THANKS SIXFOOTER I think that the colors are the same on my relay.
vette79c3 did your have a exhuast tube style? and did you use a relay or direct to ingnition when you converted it?
THANKS FOR THE HELP!
vette79c3 did your have a exhuast tube style? and did you use a relay or direct to ingnition when you converted it?
THANKS FOR THE HELP!
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sorry but I can't for the life of me post that picture but send me an e-mail and hopefully I can do that , mine pic is from the 1980 shop manual! Ron
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Pro
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From: Millersville, MD
I had the hot air choke but converted to electric choke. I used a separate wire from a switched source and the fuse box and strung it through the firewall. A 12/24 v test light comes in handy.
4th Gear
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If that choke heater relay (green, under center console next to the shifter) is buzzing, I would suspect that its the culprit.
I also installed an aftermarket carb (holley) with electric choke and was pleasantly surprised to find this circuit so I didn't have to do it with a manual switch.
Mike77
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From: Plano TX
The choke on my 80 started acting up and I had the buzzing relay. I ended up using power from the HEI power wire to activate a small relay I mounted on the fire wall 10 years ago and it still works great. With the relay on the firewall you can pull power from the batt connection on the starter or the alternator batt lead.
