Weird...
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Weird...
My issue started here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1359895
This morning,I rolled the beast out of the garage (with key on) and when I turned steering wheel to the right,the dash lights came on bright..I could hear the electric fuel pump,and I cranked it and the turkey started...
I have suspected wiring to the ignition switch as the issue..now I'm convinced...now all I have to do is fix this with out mucking up..
The strange part is when I turn the lights on,it dies immediately...scratching my head on that part...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1359895
This morning,I rolled the beast out of the garage (with key on) and when I turned steering wheel to the right,the dash lights came on bright..I could hear the electric fuel pump,and I cranked it and the turkey started...
I have suspected wiring to the ignition switch as the issue..now I'm convinced...now all I have to do is fix this with out mucking up..
The strange part is when I turn the lights on,it dies immediately...scratching my head on that part...
Last edited by rihwoods; Apr 13, 2006 at 10:29 AM.
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look at the ignition switch. There was a thread back in Jan I think that described a problem with it. It can get loose and be intermitant. You will have to pull it out and work it over, didn't look too dificult
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Originally Posted by SIXFOOTER
look at the ignition switch. There was a thread back in Jan I think that described a problem with it. It can get loose and be intermitant. You will have to pull it out and work it over, didn't look too dificult
Later...Got to go..
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You're vette is haunted by dead electrons I think.
I'm stumped, too.
Don't think we'll need to use your dosimeter on my vette, by the way. With the sidepipes hooked up it's quieter than stock.
I'm stumped, too.
Don't think we'll need to use your dosimeter on my vette, by the way. With the sidepipes hooked up it's quieter than stock.
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Originally Posted by Kalway
You're vette is haunted by dead electrons I think.
I'm stumped, too.
Don't think we'll need to use your dosimeter on my vette, by the way. With the sidepipes hooked up it's quieter than stock.
I'm stumped, too.
Don't think we'll need to use your dosimeter on my vette, by the way. With the sidepipes hooked up it's quieter than stock.
Noticed a spring inside old switch...hope that "jamming" was the issue..
Thanks for the tips/suggestions..no problem on test drive..
Rich
BTW:Noise level readings are taken at our SCCA autocross events..don't know about the NCCC event this Saturday..
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Glad you got it sorted, so the '69 is going to be there this saturday then? I didn't get my front end finished so I'm not going to do too great but I'll at least get some experience this weekend. Mind giving me a hand adjusting the steering box before it goes out? Ya the new exhaust is so quiet now that I can have a conversation with my gf with it at WOT haha.
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Originally Posted by rihwoods
Everything checked out...alternator readings,grounds all good,battery,etc...it would not duplicate the symtoms but noticed ignition switch would not go into ACC...felt like it was jammed or something..so installed a new switch and it works in ACC,steering un-lock and start...radio wiring also checked out and hooked up properly...
Noticed a spring inside old switch...hope that "jamming" was the issue..
Thanks for the tips/suggestions..no problem on test drive..
Rich
BTW:Noise level readings are taken at our SCCA autocross events..don't know about the NCCC event this Saturday..
Noticed a spring inside old switch...hope that "jamming" was the issue..
Thanks for the tips/suggestions..no problem on test drive..
Rich
BTW:Noise level readings are taken at our SCCA autocross events..don't know about the NCCC event this Saturday..
Glad to hear that it worked out for you on your ignition switch, though. I'm going to be running the gamut on all electrical in my car soon, since half of the gauges don't work.
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Originally Posted by Sprzout
I think they check noise level at every autocross event at the Murph...City ordinances try to keep the noise down. Those people that live in Serra Mesa have complained to the city for YEARS about noise limitations from the auto racing...Never mind the fact that the 8 and Friars probably create more noise than those guys racing around the course...
Glad to hear that it worked out for you on your ignition switch, though. I'm going to be running the gamut on all electrical in my car soon, since half of the gauges don't work.
Glad to hear that it worked out for you on your ignition switch, though. I'm going to be running the gamut on all electrical in my car soon, since half of the gauges don't work.
Old switch
Last edited by rihwoods; Apr 14, 2006 at 12:42 PM.
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Originally Posted by rihwoods
I'm taking the old switch apart..want to examine the spring...the new one is sure smooth..glad I changed it...real pita,though...
Old switch
Old switch
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Originally Posted by SIXFOOTER
look at the ignition switch. There was a thread back in Jan I think that described a problem with it. It can get loose and be intermitant. You will have to pull it out and work it over, didn't look too dificult
Rich
