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Mar 1, 2005 | 01:38 PM

JerseyMark

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Engine dies as soon as I start it...

Hey Everyone,
Ive got a problem I was hoping someone could shed some light on. I hit a curb a pretty hard a couple weeks ago. Hard enough to bend the K-Member. Ever since the accident, the car has a hard time starting. The first time I turn the key, the car starts, but then dies a second after it starts. It will usually do this 2 times. Then, on the third attempt, it starts and stays on. Any ideas?

Thanks,
Mark B

Mar 1, 2005 | 01:57 PM

90RS305

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Car: 96 Silverado/99 Suburban

Engine: 700 cubic inches of 'Muican Awesome

Transmission: 4L80/4L60

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How well does the car run after you get it started? Try this, next time your doing a cold start, put the key in the "ON" position and leave it for 5-10 seconds, see if that helps. Also, check your battery connections, make sure they are nice and snug...

Bruce (90RS305)

Mar 3, 2005 | 12:14 AM

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Car: 91 Z/28, 89 RS Race Car

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I bet the wreck damaged your starter.

That is where the main power supply come in off the battery.

The solonoid may have cracked and is giving you an internat short.

I would check the starter solinoid and the wiring down there.