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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 09:57 PM
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Engine wont turn.....

Hey everyone,

well I went to start the 88 Iroc tonight with the 350 and it turned a few times and then nothing, The battery seems fine. The temperature is also in the teens tonight in NYC. Could the cold have frozen the starter?

Thanks for any help in advance...
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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 09:58 PM
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Car: 1985 Iroc-Z
Engine: 1 BA 305 TPI
Transmission: Probuilt 700R4 - 2800 Stall Midwest
Axle/Gears: 3.42
When you turn the ignition, do you hear a clicking sound?
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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 10:00 PM
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it clicked a few times, I was expecting to hear that, but there was no sound...
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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 10:03 PM
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If you turn the ignition and get nothing, I would suspect a battery or starter.
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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 10:05 PM
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thanks for the quick response.

The battery is only a year old, but I think the starter is the orginal to the car, thats why I am thinking its the starter.

any suggestions on a good one?
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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 11:57 PM
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Might be the fusible link on the starter.

Happened to me a couple weeks ago.
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