In late October, I posted this problem:
https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthre...ies-towed-home
Over the weekend I discovered and (very easily) fixed the problem.
The connection of the engine wire harness connector to the engine compartment side of the fuse block, while tight, was not good. (Several of you had mentioned that I should check this connection, which I did; however, my check was seeing that it was pressed tightly into place.)
I was directed to the connector after I realized that, while working under the dashboard with the driver's door open, the courtesy lights were not lit. Checking further, I had no tail lights, no headlights, or, with the key in the accessory position, no radio, etc.
At that point I went back to the bulkhead connector, and with the headlight knob pulled 'on' so I'd notice lights when/if I made electrical contact, I gave the connector a back and forth twist (it really didn't move, as the harness connector is mated into the fuse block).
After a couple of twists, I saw the headlights come on. With that, I tightened the bolt holding the connector, and checked for power at the coil. Power was there, and the car started and, best of all, continued to run with the key returned to the ignition position.
Thank you to all of you who offered suggestions and encouragement - this has been a very educational experience for me.
Larry
https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthre...ies-towed-home
Over the weekend I discovered and (very easily) fixed the problem.
The connection of the engine wire harness connector to the engine compartment side of the fuse block, while tight, was not good. (Several of you had mentioned that I should check this connection, which I did; however, my check was seeing that it was pressed tightly into place.)
I was directed to the connector after I realized that, while working under the dashboard with the driver's door open, the courtesy lights were not lit. Checking further, I had no tail lights, no headlights, or, with the key in the accessory position, no radio, etc.
At that point I went back to the bulkhead connector, and with the headlight knob pulled 'on' so I'd notice lights when/if I made electrical contact, I gave the connector a back and forth twist (it really didn't move, as the harness connector is mated into the fuse block).
After a couple of twists, I saw the headlights come on. With that, I tightened the bolt holding the connector, and checked for power at the coil. Power was there, and the car started and, best of all, continued to run with the key returned to the ignition position.
Thank you to all of you who offered suggestions and encouragement - this has been a very educational experience for me.
Larry
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