ACC/Starter
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From: Weatherford TX
Car: 1992 Z28 Coupe
Engine: LB9
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.42
ACC/Starter
I have an issue that has been around since I bought the car. I have done a quick fix but, every once in a while I have to push start the car. Some times it just wont start. If I don't completely push start (just turn the motor) sometimes it will go ahead and fire up the right way. I am stumped.
I have been parking on hills just in case, lol. I would really like to figure this one out.
- The electricity is being disbursed somewhere though as the gauges seem to move when I try to start it.
- It used to blow the fuse all the time after I started the car. So I removed the lighter piece, and have had no more issues other than the occasional no start. Maybe something is damaged?
- It doesn't click at all.
I have been parking on hills just in case, lol. I would really like to figure this one out.
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Car: 1981 Camaro; 1986 Z28
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Re: ACC/Starter
There are a few things you can try.
1.) turn the key to the ignition setting and use a starter jumper to see if the car starts. If it does, then I would say you have a problem with your key cylinder/distro block on the column. If it doesn't start, then you definately have a power issue with the distro block on the column. Obviously, you will have to bypass the clutch switch for this to work. Also, since it's a 92, I believe you have the coded key. I have seen the BCM give people issues with the starting if the contacts on the key cylinder and the key pellet is worn out.
2.) another thing to look at is the batter voltage at all your key points - starter, ignition switch, fuse block, etc... A big mistake some people make when working on ignition wires is not knowing the difference between hot in run and hot all the time. Some ignition wires are not energized when cranking which can cause power issues. Since you don't know what has been done with the car before your had it, you need to start tracing your wires and making sure nothing has been molested.
If you don't already have one, you really need to invest in a shop manual. And I don't mean the Helm's manuals, you need a true GM shop manual. They are a car owners best friend when diagnosing problems.
1.) turn the key to the ignition setting and use a starter jumper to see if the car starts. If it does, then I would say you have a problem with your key cylinder/distro block on the column. If it doesn't start, then you definately have a power issue with the distro block on the column. Obviously, you will have to bypass the clutch switch for this to work. Also, since it's a 92, I believe you have the coded key. I have seen the BCM give people issues with the starting if the contacts on the key cylinder and the key pellet is worn out.
2.) another thing to look at is the batter voltage at all your key points - starter, ignition switch, fuse block, etc... A big mistake some people make when working on ignition wires is not knowing the difference between hot in run and hot all the time. Some ignition wires are not energized when cranking which can cause power issues. Since you don't know what has been done with the car before your had it, you need to start tracing your wires and making sure nothing has been molested.
If you don't already have one, you really need to invest in a shop manual. And I don't mean the Helm's manuals, you need a true GM shop manual. They are a car owners best friend when diagnosing problems.




