iroc will not start
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iroc will not start
My 89 iroc-z (5.0 tpi) is having trouble starting. I will turn the key to crank the engine and nothing happens. the fuel pump hums and I have power to all acessories but the car will not crank. I have recently replaced the starter, ignition switch, & had the steering colum checked. when the car does not start if i just leave it alone for about 5 minutes it will start. when it does not start i have tested the starter to see if it has power and it does not. i have tried to hot wire the starter and the car cranks but it will not lite up. If anybody has any opinions please let me know i am anxious to get this problem solved
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Check VATS. It energizes a starter disable relay, as well as an ECM shutdown circuit if your key pellet is worn or your ignition cylinder has worn contacts. You can rectify the problem by using a new key or cylinder, or just bypassing VATS. Theres a tech article on how to do it on this site I believe.
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When you turn the key to "start" does everything go off like it should?(radio,blower motor..) had a simial problem once and the actuall swith mounted on the column need to be adjusted.
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have a beat to hell 87 GTA 305ci 700r4
t-tops,recaro,honeycomb wheels,digital dash
paid $600 at a junkyard for it (i had to save it)
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Jarred,
This could be a bear to troubleshoot, so sorry about that.
You didn't say if which tranny you run and that could make a difference.
With my automatic camaro, the ignition wire went through the switch on the shifter base. Something else to check if the VATS-kill relay checks good.
good luck
ODB
[This message has been edited by The ODB (edited February 09, 2001).]
This could be a bear to troubleshoot, so sorry about that.
You didn't say if which tranny you run and that could make a difference.
With my automatic camaro, the ignition wire went through the switch on the shifter base. Something else to check if the VATS-kill relay checks good.
good luck
ODB
[This message has been edited by The ODB (edited February 09, 2001).]
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when i turn the key to crank, the radio goes off like it should. thanks for the info.
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by MrF-body:
When you turn the key to "start" does everything go off like it should?(radio,blower motor..) had a simial problem once and the actuall swith mounted on the column need to be adjusted.
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When you turn the key to "start" does everything go off like it should?(radio,blower motor..) had a simial problem once and the actuall swith mounted on the column need to be adjusted.
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i have a five speed manual tranny in it thanks
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by The ODB:
Jarred,
This could be a bear to troubleshoot, so sorry about that.
You didn't say if which tranny you run and that could make a difference.
With my automatic camaro, the ignition wire went through the switch on the shifter base. Something else to check if the VATS-kill relay checks good.
good luck
ODB
[This message has been edited by The ODB (edited February 09, 2001).]</font>
Jarred,
This could be a bear to troubleshoot, so sorry about that.
You didn't say if which tranny you run and that could make a difference.
With my automatic camaro, the ignition wire went through the switch on the shifter base. Something else to check if the VATS-kill relay checks good.
good luck
ODB
[This message has been edited by The ODB (edited February 09, 2001).]</font>
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From: Hinesville, GA USA
Car: '86 IROC-Z/'94 Z28
Engine: 350 LT1/382 LT1
Transmission: 4L60-E/T-56
Axle/Gears: 3.45/3.42 (soon 4.10)
Hi, I ran into another Camaro once with a similar problem. You said you had a five speed...try cranking it normally once, then the second time, jam the clutch as far to the floor as possible and then crank. It might be the switch on the clutch pedal is misadjusted.
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