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93 Acclaim diagrams?

Anyone have diagrams and such for a 1993 Acclaim? I have an Acclaim whose title says it's a 1994, but I found out it doesn't have a 1994 transaxle and now I find it doesn't have 1994 fuel system wiring. Specifically, the fuel pump and level sender aren't on the rear of the tank as the book says, and the fuel pump relay isn't on the shock tower next to two other relays (there are only two there, no third for fuel pump).

At 135,000 I suspect the fuel pump, but I'll be damned if I'll blindly replace it without making sure.

Any tips for dealing with their rusty old "quick disconnects" on the fuel lines?

Reply to
clifto
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Should be a sticker in the drivers door jam with the month/ year of production, what is it ??? What *book* are you using ??? If it is not a factory service manual it might not be correct.

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Mike

If memory serves, 10/93.

Sorry. It is the bright yellow factory service manual.

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clifto

That would make it a 1994 model as your title indicates.

The other possible reason that the pictures could be wrong is that vehicle was available with 4cyl and 6 cyl engine. The picture may be for the engine you DON"T have.

What might make it easier for someone to help you is just to tell us what the problem is and go from there. You mention a fuel pump problem, did you do a fuel pressure test yet ?

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Mike

"clifto" wrote

Maybe someone changed the door due to damage. Check the VIN, too. 10th digit...

B = 1981 C = 1982 D = 1983 E = 1984 F = 1985 G = 1986 H = 1987 J = 1988 K = 1989 L = 1990 M = 1991 N = 1992 P = 1993 R = 1994 S = 1995 T = 1996 V = 1997 W = 1998 X = 1999 Y = 2000

1 = 2001 2 = 2002 3 = 2003 4 = 2004 5 = 2005 6 = 2006 7 = 2007 8 = 2008 9 = 2009
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MasterBlaster

Presumably. But this is the second time I'm finding stuff that does NOT match the 1994 specs, but seems to match 1993 specs.

It's actually a really good book. It has separate illustrations where applicable that show pictures for both 2.5L and 3.0L.

The tank picture may be okay. I was working in cramped quarters and think I looked in the wrong place.

Took the hose off the fuel rail; zero pressure. Put a spark tester in line with the number 5 spark plug; fires repeatedly when I crank, suggesting spark is okay.

Fuel filter may be old; I'm having trouble getting the old one off, but have a replacement at hand. Ran out of daylight yesterday. I doubt it's the problem, though; the car ran perfectly earlier in the day, then just wouldn't start a few hours later.

Some months back I had alternator problems; brushes worn down to nubs. I suspect the fuel pump might have the same problem. If I can get to it, I plan to pull the connector off the fuel pump and hang a multimeter on it to see if it's getting voltage.

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clifto

Good thought. But we know the history of the car well; it was given to my wife by her father, the original owner.

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clifto

A quick test of the fuel pump for worn brushes is to have someone hit the bottom of the tank with a rubber mallet while you crank it over. If the brushes are worn/ sticking this will usually jar them loose and allow the vehicle to start. It will sometimes allow the vehicle to be driven home or to a repair shop.

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Mike

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