foshi Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 hi just purchased a 1975 viva , advice please . came with a flat battery so charged up today car fired straight up runs well , the problem i have is no dash display , no warning lights no wipers no indicators . working lights horn temp fuel gauge, put tester on battery not charging has a alternator fitted checked fuses not blown . not sure where to start could it be a earth problem paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 sounds like the main services feed from the starter solenoid live is disconnected Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foshi Posted March 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 all in place on the solenoid will do a test tomorrow pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted March 12, 2023 Report Share Posted March 12, 2023 Did you replace the fuses anyway? Just in case... I was trying to find a wiring diagram but every time I search I get flaming modern Opels and Vauxhalls... I hate moderns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted March 12, 2023 Report Share Posted March 12, 2023 and being a delco dizzy you must check when its all up and running that the rotor spindle is not worn as nobody ever oils the top bush with a squirt can down inside viva's were notorious for spindle wear there s a felt oiler in the base it has to be Oiled by hand Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foshi Posted March 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2023 done a check on fuses all ok . cleaned the terminals on the fuse box still the same, noticed a broken terminal on the solenoid found one in the shed but slightly different layout, so have 2 white wires which if i connect the engine will not turn off with the key have tried different positions then nothing when i turn the key .have left disconnected starts on key turns off on key thinking the 2 white wires could be the problem .waiting for a workshop manual can the go through the wiring diagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted March 13, 2023 Report Share Posted March 13, 2023 Any help? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagger Posted March 13, 2023 Report Share Posted March 13, 2023 My next (and probably) last main car will be a Tax Exempt one, I hope. Currently looking for a 1984 era, on the cusp, so to speak. Will go through the collection of manuals first as that would enable some maintenance. Only Vauxhall I ever had was a FWD Cavalier Estate. It disolved long ago. Not much around without considerable corrosion. Bit like my biking days. Bought the clothing and helmet before buying the bike to go with it. Street cred walking around in 'Rocker' gear and the joy of everyone on the pavement crossing the road to avoid me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foshi Posted March 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2023 this one is not that bad bit welding on front floor pans . downside has been hand painted some years ago good bit excellent interior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted March 14, 2023 Report Share Posted March 14, 2023 15 hours ago, Wagger said: My next (and probably) last main car will be a Tax Exempt one, I hope. Currently looking for a 1984 era, on the cusp, so to speak. Will go through the collection of manuals first as that would enable some maintenance. Only Vauxhall I ever had was a FWD Cavalier Estate. It disolved long ago. Not much around without considerable corrosion. Bit like my biking days. Bought the clothing and helmet before buying the bike to go with it. Street cred walking around in 'Rocker' gear and the joy of everyone on the pavement crossing the road to avoid me. I'd still like a Montego Countryman Estate. A Rover 75 Estate possibly, but they're not as cheap to run. Has to be an estate though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahebron Posted March 14, 2023 Report Share Posted March 14, 2023 1 hour ago, Colin Lindsay said: I'd still like a Montego Countryman Estate. A Rover 75 Estate possibly, but they're not as cheap to run. Has to be an estate though. How about a Maestro Van with turbo running gear🤪 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagger Posted March 14, 2023 Report Share Posted March 14, 2023 3 hours ago, Colin Lindsay said: I'd still like a Montego Countryman Estate. A Rover 75 Estate possibly, but they're not as cheap to run. Has to be an estate though. Yes Colin, and there were good diesel versions, sadly now not ULEZ or 'Clean air zone' compliant. Neither is my E61 BMW 520D estate which has sailed through four MOT's and been totally reiable. Nearly as big as an old Volvo and it does 50 mpg on runs. I'll run it into the ground whilst looking for a replacement. The Rover 75 and MG ZT estates have become a niche collectors piece, and are rare now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted March 14, 2023 Report Share Posted March 14, 2023 Loitering in the Garage, since the 1970`s: Viva 70 to 77? Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foshi Posted March 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2023 thanks pete will help , i have a collection of various manuals from 70s 80s in similar condition paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted March 17, 2023 Report Share Posted March 17, 2023 On 14/03/2023 at 16:53, foshi said: thanks pete will help , i have a collection of various manuals from 70s 80s in similar condition paul “Bequeathed” to me when my son departed for the USA over 20 years ago. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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