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My C3 died again
Understood. Just trying to get a sense of how to assist. If you’re not working on it personally, then my suggestion is to confirm with the current shop that alternator output is fine, and then take it to an automotive electrical specialist. In the mean time you could ask them to install a... -
My C3 died again
Post #4 and #6 will give you a great start. Have you checked this stuff personally or are you relying on the shop? I would suggest to disconnect the clock- actually remove the wiring to the clock- as you said it does not work. This will eliminate a very likely culprit. Secondly, add a... -
C3 Power Window Motor
Wow, thanks for the detailed reply. Just spent the last few hours getting it back together. Honestly looks odd with the window up as I’ve never seen it that way in my garage! A friend came over and we got the assembly installed and corrected a few issues that were present. Next will come... -
My C3 died again
Two very likely causes are analog clocks and door switches. As turbozig suggested- pull the fuse for the clock while checking amperage draw. I’ve also seen map lights, trunk lights (sedans) that you’d never know were on, and constantly drawing current. Start with fuses. -
C3 Power Window Motor
Hi All, I’m new’ish here. Long time member, finally picked up a C3 last summer and starting to work through some of the issues. Overall very good condition car, previous owner had taken good care of it. I brought it home, rolled the windows down and removed the tops last year. Wasn’t until I... -
Hello CCF
Hello Forum, I’ve been a member for a while, reading, and searching for the right car. I purchased a 1972 Coupe in May of 2021 and spent the summer working through a few minor gremlins and enjoyed getting behind the wheel a bit. Now that the car is in storage for winter, I’m busy planning some...