Steven Strong (66.140.73.191) - Sun Jun 1 22:09:56 2008

I have a problem with my 1982 Chevy ElCamino. Last year I started to put headers on it (350 c.i.) but had to quit when winter hit (I don't have a garage) When the weather warmed up, I got out there and finished the job. I was able to get it running, but saw that the alternator belt was loose, so I shut it off and tightened it up. When I tried to restart it, nothing happened. I don't have any electrical power at all, no lights, no turn signals, not even power for the horn. I an not much of a mechanic, so I don't have the slightest idea what is wrong with it. Is there anybody out there who can help me? Just respond to my email if you get a chance. Thanks for your help!

Reply #1 Christian Dyson (70.180.219.68) - Wed Jul 16 14:54:14 2008

Start from the battery and trace your power wire in search of a loose connection or split. Look for corruption at the battery terminals or possibly your battery can be dead.

Reply #2 jorge (207.200.116.66) - Sat Aug 23 21:38:32 2008

check for any power wires running close to your new headers they might have come in contact with the headers an might have burned (starter wires)

Reply #3 jorge (207.200.116.66) - Sat Aug 23 21:38:42 2008

check for any power wires running close to your new headers they might have come in contact with the headers an might have burned (starter wires)

Reply #4 Cruz (72.179.162.168) - Tue Sep 16 19:40:23 2008

I just recently replaced my starter on my el camino but now none of my lights nor my horn works. Any suggestions and are they linked to the starter or solenoid?? I have checked all of my fuses and none of them are blown.

Reply #5 doug richards (131.137.245.197) - Thu Sep 25 16:52:14 2008

likely your fusible link has cooked off its on the battery side of your starter i believe a 14 guage wire--check sometimes the insulation burns off, then the link blows

Reply #6 Preston Titus (70.216.49.154) - Wed Oct 29 18:02:04 2008

I have an 82 el camino and my battery is not getting charged when i run the car but when i pull it out it charges fine on the charger, i have already replaced the altenator. any suggestions

Reply #7 robert (76.6.251.246) - Sat Feb 14 12:33:36 2009

I have an 82 El Camino and my tail lights dont turn on now. i dont see eny ground lose or cut and i dont have a blown fuse. i do have head lights

Reply #8 Tra (207.64.149.13) - Thu Apr 23 19:11:12 2009

I have a 82 El Camino also. I was driving in the rain one day and my windshield wipers and high beams would not go off. The next day when I started the car they still wouldnt go off. Then I noticed a burning smell so I cut the car off and now t does nothing. No power anywhere EXCEPT for the head lights and horn. Nothing else works. I bought a new ECM and that wasnt the problem. What can it be? Does anybody know? I heard that it could be a fusible link but I dont know how or where to check that. Email me at wormburnn@yahoo.com

Reply #9 Mike (65.161.188.11) - Fri May 8 17:37:03 2009

I just got a 1983 el camino, my fuel gauge doesnt work, it just goes side to side.. any ideas? i was told to push the right side of dash down so the gauges can catch the intruments. i am also looking for a hood with a 3" hood scoop for my el camino

Reply #10 Bradley Brunner (72.188.100.189) - Sun May 24 19:59:51 2009

I have an '85 el camino. I can't start it up. The only thing I hear when I try to jump it is clicking. Any idea's would be hlpful.

Reply #11 Joe Gilbert (209.33.48.62) - Mon Sep 14 17:41:21 2009

the wipers quit working on my 1985 El Camino. Would this be a bad wiper motor or other.

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