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Old 09-11-2009, 07:20 PM   #1
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first time starting ls1 HELP!!
having a problem though. I just got the computer tuned and ready and now that i have it connected and power to the pcm all the engine does when i turn it to the start position is click then my power goes out for like a minute and turns back on?! what is going on why wont it turn over?
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Re: first time starting ls1 HELP!!
half bunt-through fusible link?

sounds like you have some fundamental wiring problems.
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Re: first time starting ls1 HELP!!
this is kind of a stab in the dark... but Starter bad, Battery dead, cables shorted
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Re: first time starting ls1 HELP!!
how do i know if the starter is bad? the battery is new, and i am getting power to where i need it (pink, orange, reds, etc) and what happens now i get the click, click, click then shuts down for like 5 seconds, then i get power back to the interior.
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Re: first time starting ls1 HELP!!
wow, it fired!! for about 2 seconds and it was loud with the open headers!! i think it was the battery, and now it might be flooded or the spark plugs or bad or something along those lines, but at least it fired!!
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