Self Jump - True Am Isolator

[Robobrainiac]

If you have an auxillary battery and use the True Am Isolator you should be able to bypass the isolator to self jump start your rig. This method worked for me so I made a handy dandy little tool to keep with me in the machine.




Purchase This

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B072JZRMQ9?tag=sxsweb24-20

Purchase Two Of These

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0884DPXV4?tag=sxsweb24-20

Then Open The Box When It Arrives In The Mail




Place The Product On Your Fiero Workbench Of Your Choice And Grab A 10mm Socket And Wrench


Remove Both Nuts From The Clamps


Place The Cable End Over The Threaded Stud


I Used A Stainless Washer To Help Secure The Cable End


Put The Nut Over The Washer


Then Tighten It Down


Repeat That Process For Both Clamp Ends


Finally You Should Have Something Like This





Use the jumper to bypass the isolator to help start your machine when your main battery is low/dead. Your auxiliary battery needs to be in good condition for this method to work. Place one clamp on your main battery positive post and place the other clamp on your auxillary battery main post or on the side of your isolator that the auxiliary battery attaches to.

 

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[Hondasxs]

Yes, but quote "in most cases". lol.
I keep the extra short wire similar to what you showed; I just kept it in my glove box. I have used it several times actually.

I asked TrueAM to consider adding a manual trigger pin.
It has a manual ign cut-off pin, but we need a manual cut-on pin.

Good write up.. Thanks.

 

[GovtMule]

It’s more amazing that you have a Fiero!

 

[Robobrainiac]

Yes, but quote "in most cases". lol.
I keep the extra short wire similar to what you showed; I just kept it in my glove box. I have used it several times actually.

I asked TrueAM to consider adding a manual trigger pin.
It has a manual ign cut-off pin, but we need a manual cut-on pin.

Good write up.. Thanks.

I agree with you. The manual switch would be a sweet addition.

 

[Robobrainiac]

It’s more amazing that you have a Fiero!

Thank you. I have had it for about 3 years now. It has been a very slow side project. I bought it with no title. I have had no title vehicles in the past and I use Vermont to obtain a new title. I finished the fiero last year and went to "get my title" and learned vermont no longer helps me out. I am currently stuck without a title. Otherwise it is road ready. It has been inside the shop for a year now and used as a table for alot of my things.

 

[Remington]

I have had it for about 3 years now.

What year? Got more pics?
I love those cars

 

[Todd627]

Thank you. I have had it for about 3 years now. It has been a very slow side project. I bought it with no title. I have had no title vehicles in the past and I use Vermont to obtain a new title. I finished the fiero last year and went to "get my title" and learned vermont no longer helps me out. I am currently stuck without a title. Otherwise it is road ready. It has been inside the shop for a year now and used as a table for alot of my things.

POIDH 😎

 

[Todd627]

What year? Got more pics?
I love those cars

X2 (no RMAXi-Pad)

 

[Robobrainiac]

1984 Pontiac Fiero SE 2.5L 4sp. 046351 miles.

The interior is ok. Alot of warped plastic from the sun. The clear coat is very peeled.

The story is as such:

One owner car. Owner passed away. Left wife without a way to get a title. The car sat since 1992. In 2020 the car was given to a coworker of mine in exchange for a paint project the coworker did. I paid $150 for the car from the coworker. From what I have been told by the coworker the wife is currently in prison for a long time.


Originally I was going to fix the car, make it run and drive, then attempt to get a title. I did all the work and now I need a new game plan to source a title so I can drive it. Long term goal is a V8 Archie kit with slightly built carbed 350 or Holley EFI Terminator stock GM 5.3L. I want 300ish HP with a good sound.

I put brand new tires on the car, new water pump, new starter, new engine and transmission mounts, new brake lines, new brake calipers, new brake pads, new slave cylinder, new master cylinder, new air filter, spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributor cap and rotor, valve cover gasket, new fuel pump (twice), purchased a set of used rear tail lamps, replaced/flushed all fluids, and new drive belts. I am probably forgetting stuff.


My biggest feat was the rear tail lamps. The original had holes in it. Some good condition rear lamps are $1000 for a pair. I was able to get a nice set for $250. I used a smoke vinyl wrap on them to give them a "screen protector" vibe in hopes of giving them some durability.

There are some window and sun roof gaskets I need to get replaced. I did flush out the AC system and prepped it for R134 but my high side valve stem leaks and I can't get it out currently.

The last thing is fixing the headlamps. They will not raise on their own. The driver side can be rotated manually to lift but the passenger side gears are so gone it will not manually lift.

 

[Robobrainiac]

It’s more amazing that you have a Fiero!

What year? Got more pics?
I love those cars

POIDH 😎

X2 (no RMAXi-Pad)

I think the above post might satisfy. I don't have any original pictures but the car was disgusting. Leaves everywhere. Unopened McDonald's Hercules toys with trash everywhere inside.

The fuel tank was basically junk. I tried to clean it out but it ended up ruining the new fuel pump. I tried the POR tank cleaner/sealer and it leaked when done. I had a friend of mine who knows a good welder make me a new tank. (That is in the last picture)

 

[Scoop]

One owner car. Owner passed away. Left wife without a way to get a title. The car sat since 1992. In 2020 the car was given to a coworker of mine in exchange for a paint project the coworker did. I paid $150 for the car from the coworker. From what I have been told by the coworker the wife is currently in prison for a long time.

I don't know how things work in Missouri, but in Michigan, there are a few ways to claim ownership of vehicles where you "can't find" the previous owner:

If the vehicle is over 10 years old, worth less than $2500, and was last titled in Michigan, you can self-certify ownership at the Secretary of State. You submit a form TR-205 Certificate of Ownership and either a vehicle appraisal or a printed page from KBB/NADA, etc. confirming the value.

If the vehicle is newer or worth more, you can purchase a surety bond (like an insurance policy). You get the title and as long as there are no claims in 3 years from the time you purchased the bond/titled the vehicle, you get your money back, and nobody can make a claim against it after then, either.

 

[DRZRon1]

Yes, but quote "in most cases". lol.
I keep the extra short wire similar to what you showed; I just kept it in my glove box. I have used it several times actually.

I asked TrueAM to consider adding a manual trigger pin.
It has a manual ign cut-off pin, but we need a manual cut-on pin.

Good write up.. Thanks.

I am thinking that True AM will not be rated for the starting current? any thoughts on an open blade knife switch ? to jump ?

 

[Scoop]

I am thinking that True AM will not be rated for the starting current? any thoughts on an open blade knife switch ? to jump ?

I like the short cable like @Robobrainiac made. Handy to throw in the Packout if you own more than one machine.

 

[Todd627]

1984 Pontiac Fiero SE 2.5L 4sp. 046351 miles.

The interior is ok. Alot of warped plastic from the sun. The clear coat is very peeled.

The story is as such:

One owner car. Owner passed away. Left wife without a way to get a title. The car sat since 1992. In 2020 the car was given to a coworker of mine in exchange for a paint project the coworker did. I paid $150 for the car from the coworker. From what I have been told by the coworker the wife is currently in prison for a long time.


Originally I was going to fix the car, make it run and drive, then attempt to get a title. I did all the work and now I need a new game plan to source a title so I can drive it. Long term goal is a V8 Archie kit with slightly built carbed 350 or Holley EFI Terminator stock GM 5.3L. I want 300ish HP with a good sound.

I put brand new tires on the car, new water pump, new starter, new engine and transmission mounts, new brake lines, new brake calipers, new brake pads, new slave cylinder, new master cylinder, new air filter, spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributor cap and rotor, valve cover gasket, new fuel pump (twice), purchased a set of used rear tail lamps, replaced/flushed all fluids, and new drive belts. I am probably forgetting stuff.

I made the car run and drive. I took it down the road a couple of times. I want to make it legal and make it a good driver.

My biggest feat was the rear tail lamps. The original had holes in it. Some good condition rear lamps are $1000 for a pair. I was able to get a nice set for $250. I used a smoke vinyl wrap on them to give them a "screen protector" vibe in hopes of making them last.

There are some window and sun roof gaskets I need to get replaced. I did flush out the AC system and prepped it for R134 but my high side valve stem leaks and I can't get it out currently.

The last thing is fixing the headlamps. They will not raise on their own. The driver side can be rotated to lift but the passenger side gears are so gone it will not manually lift.

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Very cool! I have seen a few Northstar transplants in Fiero’s that were slick.

 

[CID]

I'd mount a marine battery switch on the dash, there are many styles available -

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=marine+b...sl_6asksr64qh_e&tag=Hsxsweb24&tag=sxsweb24-20

 

[GovtMule]

1984 Pontiac Fiero SE 2.5L 4sp. 046351 miles.

The interior is ok. Alot of warped plastic from the sun. The clear coat is very peeled.

The story is as such:

One owner car. Owner passed away. Left wife without a way to get a title. The car sat since 1992. In 2020 the car was given to a coworker of mine in exchange for a paint project the coworker did. I paid $150 for the car from the coworker. From what I have been told by the coworker the wife is currently in prison for a long time.


Originally I was going to fix the car, make it run and drive, then attempt to get a title. I did all the work and now I need a new game plan to source a title so I can drive it. Long term goal is a V8 Archie kit with slightly built carbed 350 or Holley EFI Terminator stock GM 5.3L. I want 300ish HP with a good sound.

I put brand new tires on the car, new water pump, new starter, new engine and transmission mounts, new brake lines, new brake calipers, new brake pads, new slave cylinder, new master cylinder, new air filter, spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributor cap and rotor, valve cover gasket, new fuel pump (twice), purchased a set of used rear tail lamps, replaced/flushed all fluids, and new drive belts. I am probably forgetting stuff.

I made the car run and drive. I took it down the road a couple of times. I want to make it legal and make it a good driver.

My biggest feat was the rear tail lamps. The original had holes in it. Some good condition rear lamps are $1000 for a pair. I was able to get a nice set for $250. I used a smoke vinyl wrap on them to give them a "screen protector" vibe in hopes of making them last.

There are some window and sun roof gaskets I need to get replaced. I did flush out the AC system and prepped it for R134 but my high side valve stem leaks and I can't get it out currently.

The last thing is fixing the headlamps. They will not raise on their own. The driver side can be rotated to lift but the passenger side gears are so gone it will not manually lift.

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Very cool.

 

[trigger]

1984 Pontiac Fiero SE 2.5L 4sp. 046351 miles.

The interior is ok. Alot of warped plastic from the sun. The clear coat is very peeled.

The story is as such:

One owner car. Owner passed away. Left wife without a way to get a title. The car sat since 1992. In 2020 the car was given to a coworker of mine in exchange for a paint project the coworker did. I paid $150 for the car from the coworker. From what I have been told by the coworker the wife is currently in prison for a long time.


Originally I was going to fix the car, make it run and drive, then attempt to get a title. I did all the work and now I need a new game plan to source a title so I can drive it. Long term goal is a V8 Archie kit with slightly built carbed 350 or Holley EFI Terminator stock GM 5.3L. I want 300ish HP with a good sound.

I put brand new tires on the car, new water pump, new starter, new engine and transmission mounts, new brake lines, new brake calipers, new brake pads, new slave cylinder, new master cylinder, new air filter, spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributor cap and rotor, valve cover gasket, new fuel pump (twice), purchased a set of used rear tail lamps, replaced/flushed all fluids, and new drive belts. I am probably forgetting stuff.

I made the car run and drive. I took it down the road a couple of times. I want to make it legal and make it a good driver.

My biggest feat was the rear tail lamps. The original had holes in it. Some good condition rear lamps are $1000 for a pair. I was able to get a nice set for $250. I used a smoke vinyl wrap on them to give them a "screen protector" vibe in hopes of making them last.

There are some window and sun roof gaskets I need to get replaced. I did flush out the AC system and prepped it for R134 but my high side valve stem leaks and I can't get it out currently.

The last thing is fixing the headlamps. They will not raise on their own. The driver side can be rotated to lift but the passenger side gears are so gone it will not manually lift.

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I had an '84 2M4 back in the day. It was a blast to drive. Not very fast but could take corners at high speed. You're basically sitting on the ground in those things. Story is they prototyped them with a V8 and it beat the Corvette. Couldn't have that so they never saw anything bigger than a V6 from the factory.

 

[Scoop]

I had an '84 2M4 back in the day. It was a blast to drive. Not very fast but could take corners at high speed. You're basically sitting on the ground in those things. Story is they prototyped them with a V8 and it beat the Corvette. Couldn't have that so they never saw anything bigger than a V6 from the factory.

This is the 1990 Fiero prototype (they never built it). But a lot of the styling did show up in the 93-02 Firebirds.

 

[Robobrainiac]

I don't know how things work in Missouri, but in Michigan, there are a few ways to claim ownership of vehicles where you "can't find" the previous owner:

If the vehicle is over 10 years old, worth less than $2500, and was last titled in Michigan, you can self-certify ownership at the Secretary of State. You submit a form TR-205 Certificate of Ownership and either a vehicle appraisal or a printed page from KBB/NADA, etc. confirming the value.

If the vehicle is newer or worth more, you can purchase a surety bond (like an insurance policy). You get the title and as long as there are no claims in 3 years from the time you purchased the bond/titled the vehicle, you get your money back, and nobody can make a claim against it after then, either.

MO is a bit more strict. I think my current options are abondoned property or the bonded title.

 

[Robobrainiac]

Very cool! I have seen a few Northstar transplants in Fiero’s that were slick.

I had never seen one in person before until I saw this one for the first time. Since then I have really liked the thought of making it a cool project. I did a bunch of research and I like the fiero backstory. Parts are cheap (minus body parts) and a super light weight car would move fast with only a little power.