hey,
i was just wondering if anyone knew what might be wrong. when i turn the key, the car doesnt start, no clicks, no almost starting, nothing. but, i have a brand new battery. jump starting does work, and if i just wait for about 20 minutes, it will work. any suggestions???? please help, i dont want to go out and buy anyhting i dont need. thanks a lot.

Jorge

 

You might try getting you battery tested just to be safe, even though it is new. Also, when it won't start, do the interior lights and accessories come on? You might try looking at a bad battery connection. Just a few thoughts. ~ Arnold

 

ya, the battery is totally fine. the accy lights and radio still work fine. it was doing this with the old battery also. hmmm, any other suggestions?

 

You sound like another person with a VATS problem.

Do you have a little black nugget in your key?

When you turn the key, does the "SECURITY" light stay on? '

It's hard to give an accurate diagnostic without knowing anything about your car. (Year, fuel delivery system, etc.)

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89 iroc-z 305 tbi
k&n filtercharger, open element air filter. nuffin' else

 

Check the Theft key system, they wear out and what happens is they get a reading that it isn't the right key so the starter won't enable for about 15 minutes and everything will work in the car but the starter won't turn over. To get a replacement cylinder and key I think was around $60 about a year ago. It is great if the security system works but not on the owner!!

 

I have had the same problem for 2 weeks but it doesnt do it all the time ,I think its a wire connection at the starter or a problem with my 14 year old ignition switch.

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~mike~86 IROC-Z