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by strangeways
Fri Apr 10, 2009 5:06 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: '87 Spree not starting- Noob issues...
Replies: 11
Views: 3487

Yes, I actually just learned that about the brake yesterday, but I did indeed use the brake when attempting to start.

What is a multimeter, what does it do, how expensive is one, and where do you apply it? Oh, do forgive my simplicity of mind...-Emily
by strangeways
Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:27 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: '87 Spree not starting- Noob issues...
Replies: 11
Views: 3487

Crud. I just popped in some new blade fuses, and still nothing. Like, absolutely no response whatsoever, no lights, horn, etc...Next plan of attack? Is this a spark plug matter, or would I at least have lights if the spark plug was bad? Or, is this the time to label it a 'project' and pawn it off on ...
by strangeways
Thu Apr 09, 2009 5:31 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: '87 Spree not starting- Noob issues...
Replies: 11
Views: 3487

*Raises hand* What kind of fuse? Like, do I need a number to tell Mr. Wrinkly-Old-Lung-Cancer? Or are fuses one-size-fits-all?

And am I putting the same thing in both the fuse-less void and burnt-out-orange-spot? Thanks. ;) -Emily
by strangeways
Thu Apr 09, 2009 5:15 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: '87 Spree not starting- Noob issues...
Replies: 11
Views: 3487

Okay, sounds good...

Upon inspection, there just isn't a fuse in that little red wire- there is, however, a break that was neatly wound back together...Perhaps a former owner had the fuse go and just cut it out? If so, what does that mean for me, as far as fixing it? *cringes at what this might ...
by strangeways
Thu Apr 09, 2009 12:49 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: '87 Spree not starting- Noob issues...
Replies: 11
Views: 3487

'87 Spree not starting- Noob issues...

Okay, I just bought a 1987 Spree from a fella who said the problem was in the kickstart. I have terribly limited mechanical experience, but I know enough to know that the kickstart is working just fine. I put in a new battery just in case to see if the electric start was working, but nothing- no ...