ChrisWhewell Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Took me 15 years but finally got a Reatta. 78k miles and looks showroom new, even the original paint looks near perfect. A few things wrong, minor stuff. Like the headlamp switch, mirror motor, trunk won't open, and check engine light. No problem. What a nice looking car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Of course you can troubleshoot the check engine light with the codes, but it's probably the cam sensor. Do both mirrors not work or just one? Sounds like you might have some bad connections (corroded( under the passenger seat. As you tackle each issue, be sure to do a search as everything has been discussed at one point or another, and also Ronnie's site has fantastic tutorials on most issues. Welcome, you will enjoy the Reatta immensely once you get the few bugs worked out. What color? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Welcome to the forum. Sounds like a great car. You may not be aware of it but the 1990 Headlight switch is a one year only Reatta only part. I have a extra 1990 Reatta switch that is in near perfect condition. Email me at lemke1044@aol.com if you are interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50Traveler Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 I have had my '90 for about a month and love it. It was the first car I clay barred and thought it was worth the effort. The car is a glowing liquid Maui Blue dream. I replaced the radio with a NOS unit that is fine but will replace the belts on the original. Some light compounding took care of the dulled taillight bar. I am considering steel wheels for winter. Good luck with yours. Drive it, enjoy it, and love it.Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cargirl Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Welcome to the forum and congrats on your new Reatta. They are great cars and fun to own. The first thing I do is clay bar my new purchases too. That is amazing stuff. Enjoy your car and have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisWhewell Posted September 20, 2015 Author Share Posted September 20, 2015 Thank's ya'all. The passenger mirror motor... is detached, the little bosses for the two fasteners that hold it inside the mirror cowl are snapped, so I have to get the mirror off of the motor, then maybe plastic weld the little bosses back on. As for the light switch, Jim Finn up in Duluth has come to the rescue. OMG, this car is sooo mint looking, like a factory-new paint job and the windows are clean as crystal. I don't even want to drive it, maybe just park it in the living room and look at it, lol. Have to educate myself on the Teves system. My daily driver is a 93 vette, but I also keep a '67 K20 4X4 chev fleetside in the garage next to the Road King. I drove a 97 and 98 Riviera supercharged the past 15 years and know those Riv's inside and out. I haven't paid for mechanic work on anything in 25 years. Some day I'll crawl into the trunk with a flashlight and screwdriver and figure out how to pop the trunk open, the electronic button in the glove box doesn't work, and the key when inserted into the lock only turns but nothing happens. For the future, new injectors from John at Fuel Injector Connection in Georgia, a transmission filter change, fuel filter, brake system flush, coolant flush, etc. the usual bs. Thanks my3buicks for the tip on the cam sensor, I need to get a factory service manual too. What a pretty car, 7 inches longer than a C4 'vette. I had a 90 convertible back in 2001 for a day but returned it, that thing rattled like a h***, I prefer the structural integrity of the coupe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisWhewell Posted September 20, 2015 Author Share Posted September 20, 2015 There's a photo, interior is saddle, like a dark beige. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnelle Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Just for the fun of it push down on the trunk lid while you turn the key or have someone push the button in the glove box. Sometime this works. If it does the latch needs adjusting. If that fails reach through the ski door and trip the orange lever on the latch. Good luck Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 (edited) Jim [and kdirk] does an excellent job of reconditioning them. I actually have 2-3 of them. I do have one that is in original like new condition. I have asked Ronnie to post a picture of it for me. Edited September 20, 2015 by DAVES89 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Jim does an excellent job of reconditioning them. I actually have 2-3 of them. I do have one that is in original like new condition. I have asked Ronnie to post a picture of it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol' yeller Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Congratulations Chris! And I must say, you have excellent taste in cars. Welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisWhewell Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 Of course you can troubleshoot the check engine light with the codes, but it's probably the cam sensor. Do both mirrors not work or just one? Sounds like you might have some bad connections (corroded( under the passenger seat. As you tackle each issue, be sure to do a search as everything has been discussed at one point or another, and also Ronnie's site has fantastic tutorials on most issues. Welcome, you will enjoy the Reatta immensely once you get the few bugs worked out. What color? She's red. Yeah, I have a cam sensor circuit fault code 041. If those seem to go out, maybe I should just go buy one ? Hopefully the magnet on the sprocket hasn't fallen out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Its ok if it has, they disinigrate and don't cause issue. Ronnie's site has an excellent tutorial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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