I hooked up a battery to see what systems still worked. With the starter out of the car, some temporary wiring needed to be done in the engine compartment to hook up the battery. The positive power post on the starter is the place where the positive battery cable is attached to the car. There is also a ground post on the frame right next to where the starter goes that hooks up the primary ground. After making the connections, I attached the battery to the car with jumper cables. I wanted a quick way to disconnect power in case something started smoking. Fortunately the car passed the sniff test.
Without an engine, you can test about half of the cars electrical systems. Accessories like power windows, audio systems, lights, blower motors, wipers, and radiator fans is about as far as you can go. The charging system, gages, and all of the engine control stuff is out of reach. Testing could have been complicated by the fact that there is an aftermarket alarm system installed in the car. There are no instructions for it, so I don't know how to disable it. Long term this isn't a problem, as the alarm will be one of the first things to go.
Here is what I was able to test:
- Windows - both worked fine
- Audio - Receiver worked, antenna went up and down
- Wiper - wiped. Couldn't tell on the washer
- Lights - Both headlight pods raised and lowered more or less at the same time. Headlights and brights worked. Taillamps, running lamps, turn signals, worked. Can't tell about backup lamps or switch on gearbox. I did not test the brake lights as I didn't want to press on the brake pedal with the rear calipers cabletied to the frame.
- Blower motor worked, but was a bit noisy.
- Horn did not work.
- I couldn't tell about the dash lamps, as there was too much ambient light.
Once the alarm is out I'll take another run at the horn, and a couple blocks of wood will make dandy brake disc simulators.
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