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Old 01-05-2009, 06:34 AM
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Quick Question... I am stumped

Ok so last night I go to get into my car and turn the ignition it doesnt even turn over. From there I start looking at everything... I have full power and the car has been running and starting fine. I pop the hood and take a look at the battery cable and they are both tight. I move the shifter from park down to 1st and back to park and try it again...nothing. Finally I got mad shut the hood and gave it one more try. Then it decides to fire up like brand new.

Anyone have any idea or previous experience with something like this cause I am stumped.
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Re: Quick Question... I am stumped

When you tried to start it and it didn't turn over, did you hear a click atleast or several clicks? I'm leaning towards the starter solenoid.
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Re: Quick Question... I am stumped

could be the wiring in the tilt steering column

next time it wont start try moving the tilt

if that does not work then use a test light and put it on the s terminal on the starter with the purple wire

have someone turn the key and the test light should light up. if not replace the seliniod or better yet the whole starter because sbc starters are super cheap
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Re: Quick Question... I am stumped

*cough* vats...*cough*

Mine did it too, lots of times, no rhyme or reason for it but it just happened, been trouble free since i bypassed it lol
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