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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 11:06 PM
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for some odd reason my 79 vette dosen't start after i had just driven it, what could cause this, could it be the starter or the distriburator getting hot. anyone know what causes this? pleas and thanks for any help
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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 11:13 PM
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Joe,
What do you mean by "doesn't start"? Does it crank over but not flash? Or do you turn the key and get nothing?
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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 11:14 PM
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Have Starter checked...
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Have Starter checked...
Or just buy a new one.
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it doesn't turn over, nothing happens, it shows that there is power, my dad said that it could be the distriburator
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i wonder how much a high performance starter and distriburator would cost maybe that would solve my starting problems, also like to say thanks for the help and sorry if i don't spell distriburator right
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It's not your distributor. If the car will re-start after it's cooled down, you're going to need a new starter.
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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 12:24 AM
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Try disconnecting and reconnecting the battery cables at the battery. Tight. Solved my similar problem in my white 79.
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If this happens after you've driven it, then it's MOST LIKELY because the solenoid on the starter is too hot. I tried everything from wraps to shields and nothing worked. Replaced with a "mini-starter" and a wrap and she starts every time.
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thanks for the help , i will try out the advice you have given me
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