1980 Ground problem starter pls. Help
08-03-2015, 11:56 AM
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1980 Ground problem starter pls. Help
Hi guys Hope someone out there can help a newbie .I have a 1980 Corvette that I adore .The Prob. that Im having , Hopefully -is maybe a Ground thats not starting my Vette.The Battery is New and had it checked out with a Good approval.So I know that is not a issue. Some Buddy of mine Told me it can be a ground link going to the Starter. He says its common on a 1980 Corvette. I cranked the Vette But No Start and the Lights not working ,It seemed it went out of wack..When the prob. accord is when I started it . It cranked twice then Nothing No sound No Lights ..Please Help It would be greatly Appreciated Thnks Guys
08-03-2015, 12:31 PM
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Define "not starting". Is it cranking and not firing? Not cranking? When you replaced the battery, are you certain the battery cables are connected well?
08-03-2015, 12:42 PM
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Thanks Mike
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=Easy Mike;1590189528]Define "not starting". Is it cranking and not firing? Not cranking? When you replaced the battery, are you certain the battery cables are connected well?[ QUOTE]
Thank you for the reply Greatly Appreciated ..Does Not Crank No Noise No Lights .No sound Whatsoever . Its just went Silent . I hope that Helps Easy Mike Much Thanks
=Easy Mike;1590189528]Define "not starting". Is it cranking and not firing? Not cranking? When you replaced the battery, are you certain the battery cables are connected well?[ QUOTE]Thank you for the reply Greatly Appreciated ..Does Not Crank No Noise No Lights .No sound Whatsoever . Its just went Silent . I hope that Helps Easy Mike Much Thanks
08-03-2015, 01:13 PM
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QUOTE=CalsVette;1590189586] QUOTE=Easy Mike;1590189528]Define "not starting". Is it cranking and not firing? Not cranking? When you replaced the battery, are you certain the battery cables are connected well?[ QUOTE]
Thank you for the reply Greatly Appreciated ..Does Not Crank No Noise No Lights .No sound Whatsoever . Its just went Silent . I hope that Helps Easy Mike Much Thanks[/QUOTE]The Problem Started when I went to a car show it was a hot day that day but it started No Probs. Then 30 seconds later .It Cranked with hesitation .Then Nothing No Firing No Crank .The Battery Was installed last year. Battery Terminals very good and Tight No corrosion
=CalsVette;1590189586] QUOTE=Easy Mike;1590189528]Define "not starting". Is it cranking and not firing? Not cranking? When you replaced the battery, are you certain the battery cables are connected well?[ QUOTE]Thank
you for the reply Greatly Appreciated ..Does Not Crank No Noise No Lights .No sound Whatsoever . Its just went Silent . I hope that Helps Easy Mike Much Thanks[/QUOTE]The Problem Started when I went to a car show it was a hot day that day but it started No Probs. Then 30 seconds later .It Cranked with hesitation .Then Nothing No Firing No Crank .The Battery Was installed last year. Battery Terminals very good and Tight No corrosion
08-03-2015, 02:30 PM
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08-03-2015, 04:57 PM
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If you have NO LIGHTS then you have a broken connection somewhere in the battery cables. Did you go under the car and check the ground cable to the frame? If that's good you will need to drop the starter and check the positive cable connection. On a hot day, I'll put my money on burnt starter wires at the starter.
08-03-2015, 05:15 PM
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You may have melted a 'fusible link'.
Look down by the starter and see if they are good or not.
Fusible links are listed as 'thermo' on this schematic.
http://www.vetteprojects.com/bmv/mis...tte%201980.pdf
Look down by the starter and see if they are good or not.
Fusible links are listed as 'thermo' on this schematic.
http://www.vetteprojects.com/bmv/mis...tte%201980.pdf
08-03-2015, 05:24 PM
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I had a 74 long ago, same issues as you. My ground cable from battery to engine ground had corroded in the middle completely . Take a jumper cable from battery ground to engine ground, see if that will get it to start. Mark
08-03-2015, 08:51 PM
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Thanks Hugie
QUOTE=hugie82;1590191322]If you have NO LIGHTS then you have a broken connection somewhere in the battery cables. Did you go under the car and check the ground cable to the frame? If that's good you will need to drop the starter and check the positive cable connection. On a hot day, I'll put my money on burnt starter wires at the starter.[ QUOTE]That sounds about right .Well check underneath .Thank you .let u know Tomorrow. thx Hugie
=hugie82;1590191322]If you have NO LIGHTS then you have a broken connection somewhere in the battery cables. Did you go under the car and check the ground cable to the frame? If that's good you will need to drop the starter and check the positive cable connection. On a hot day, I'll put my money on burnt starter wires at the starter.[ QUOTE]That sounds about right .Well check underneath .Thank you .let u know Tomorrow. thx Hugie
08-03-2015, 09:00 PM
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Thanks to all the replys
If you have NO LIGHTS then you have a broken connection somewhere in the battery cables. Did you go under the car and check the ground cable to the frame? If that's good you will need to drop the starter and check the positive cable connection. On a hot day, I'll put my money on burnt starter wires at the starter.
on burnt starter wires at the starter.
08-04-2015, 06:20 PM
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Hi Syl
Hi Syl if u don't mind answering this Qs:Ware about did you have that corrosion on ur Vette Right side of the Engine or Left Just trying to pin point .Thx Syl Hope it wasnt a lame Q: Thx
08-04-2015, 07:48 PM
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check to see if you are getting power at the starter.if you are not check the connector be hind the passenger head .there is a connector with several wires that burns up.
08-04-2015, 08:05 PM
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1980 Ground problem starter pls. Help
The corrosion can happen anywhere that is metal. I would've the battery ground. Should be a large cable underneath the car from the battery box directly to the frame. Since you say you had no lights and placing a cable from the battery to frame ( assuming you meant frame and not the body) alleviated the symptoms, i would start there.
08-05-2015, 07:20 AM
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CV, VetteKid is correct ,battery cable from negative battery terminal to where it is attached to frame (it has been 35 years since I had the problem, getting CRS, can't remember s...) mine was corroded under car looked like a cancer in cable,swollen. Must have been nicked/cut at one time or another. I replaced complete cable instead of splicing. Mark