I would send all the picture I took, except that I can't figure out how to put them in the post...
So if you want the pictures, I can send them via normal
e-mail if you contact me at
ND8Y@arrl.org
Anyway, here are the directions without the pics.
First, go to the back side of the engine where the temp sensor is and remove it for easy access. Find the #3 conductor which is on the upper right of the installed sensor is viewed from the driver's seat. After removing about 2 inches of wrap from around the wires, cut the conductor from #3 about 1 inch from the plug. Strip both ends, and solder in a 18-22 guage two conductor wire. You should have about 5 feet of extra length for feed through the firewall grommet which is just above the brake booster.
Once you have soldered (remembering to tape up afterwords or better yet heat shrink) you will feed the two conductor wire into the passenger compartment and find a place to put a small switch. If you look at the picture, mine is on the side of the console to the left of the ashtray. Part numbers are;
Radio shack 275-1548 momentary pushbutton normally closed
Radio shack 271-1335 1/4 watt 10,000 ohm resistor
Solder the wire onto the switch, being careful not to melt the plastic back of the switch. Once that is done, solder the resistor across the two wires wherever convenient.
Tape up carefully or heat shrink.
Whenever you suspect the car will be hard to start, push the
button. Only hold down while cranking and let up once it starts. It should make a difference.
Dave