Got the Capacitor Assembly... Now What???

[Refalgren]

Hey there all, got the capacitor assembly replaced on my '86 CUCV Pickup. Try to start it now and there is a weird buzz/grinding sound from behind the dash, and/or just on the other side of the firewall when i turn the ignition key. I do not see and fuzeable connections burnt out in the engine compartment, so am unsure what the problem component is now.

<-- Lacking in electrical system experience (me hates electronics)

 

[Refalgren]

I guess the question is, what components behind the dash and on the drivers side of the engine compartment firewall apply to, and are used in the starting process?

 

[Refalgren]

no joy?

 

[CUCVFAN]

The starting relay under the dash? Narrow down where the noise is coming from and it will help significantly.

 

[Refalgren]

do you have a picture of the starting relay?

 

[CCATLETT1984]

buzzing, check the voltage on the batteries and your connections on the 24v buss bars.

 

[Refalgren]

buss bars?

 

[CCATLETT1984]

the positive and negative distribution blocks on the passenger side of the firewall, where you hooked up the new capacitor.

 

[mangus580]

What capacitor assembly?????

 

[Armada]

do you have a picture of the starting relay?

It is located behind the dash, low, left of center, next to some square, black, Bosch relays.

 

[bottleworks]

What capacitor assembly?????

Exactly, I am unaware of any capacitor assembly. Can you take a picture of what you believe is the capacitor assembly?

 

[Refalgren]

dont have a computer able to upload pics, otherwise id be posting lots of pictures.


on the other hand, i have fuzzy stuff growing out of my GP Relay... not a good sign

 

[CCATLETT1984]

he is talking about the supressor that is connected to the 24v positive and negative distribution blocks on the firewall. its sole purpose is to filter out noise from the power, so the radios would have a clean power source.

 

[Refalgren]

well, I ordered the starter relay and the glow plug relay from Boyce Equipment. Should arive via UPS on thursday. Then I can install them and see if the truck will start then. *crosses fingers*


PS. Everclear is REALLY fun to drink. Ive had three of the following:

in a 12 ounce glass mix

1 shot EVERCLEAR
1 scoop Pink Lemonade
fill the rest of the glass with cold water, mix and serve.

*is happily typoing this and waving side 2 side rather drunkkenly*

 

[Bobert]

I don't know what Boyce charges for the relay, but you can get them at the auto parts store for like $4. I think advanced calls them AC40.

Just in case you need another one sometime.

 

[Refalgren]

tried autozone and such. not in there system. boyce wanted $38 for the starter relay and $60 for the GP relay. $106 shipped.

 

[JohnFire]

got mine at autozone $7 bucks, but you have to ask for an ACDelco ac40 not a starter relay, cause these are really heater relays on autozones inventory. I don't think they even list a starter relay for these trucks in their system.

 

[Refalgren]

hmm... that might be why it didnt show up in the system then. its odd, but it didnt even show up when they searched for ac40.

 

[Refalgren]

Yay!

She's UP and RUNNING now ladies and gentlemen. appreciate the help from ya'll.