No Start Hot Today
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No Start Hot Today
Took Nova to the mall today for lunch and lingerie. It was 99F here--hotter in the parking lot I'm sure. When I got back to the car, it was blazing hot inside. When I turned the key to start, nothing happened except the voltage gauge showed a drop of about 4 volts.
I got out and messed under the hood awhile checking wires. No go.
So, being too hot and too buzzed (3 long island iced teas with lunch), we went back into the mall to cool off. Two cute tops later, we went back to the Vette and it started right up.
Is it possible I had the always mentioned starter motor heat soak? I have a 6-month old, bought new GM OEM starter.
I got out and messed under the hood awhile checking wires. No go.
So, being too hot and too buzzed (3 long island iced teas with lunch), we went back into the mall to cool off. Two cute tops later, we went back to the Vette and it started right up.
Is it possible I had the always mentioned starter motor heat soak? I have a 6-month old, bought new GM OEM starter.
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99 shouldn't be a problem - it's usually the proximity to your exhaust. Are you running headers or exhaust near the starter? You can get one of those blanket heat shields to put a stop to it...
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After 3 Long Island Iced Teas, are you sure you had the key in the ignition ??????? 
Z-Man is right....heat soak shouldn't be an issue after you've parked for 15-30 minutes.......look for something mechanical or electrical....
Z-Man is right....heat soak shouldn't be an issue after you've parked for 15-30 minutes.......look for something mechanical or electrical....
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Originally Posted by standup
After 3 Long Island Iced Teas, are you sure you had the key in the ignition ???????
Z-Man is right....heat soak shouldn't be an issue after you've parked for 15-30 minutes.......look for something mechanical or electrical....
Z-Man is right....heat soak shouldn't be an issue after you've parked for 15-30 minutes.......look for something mechanical or electrical....
I went over every wire--it was like the soleniod was stuck or something. I guess this is a good time to go ahead and buy a high torque starter--but darn, I just bought a new starter and it still looks new. Oh well, I don't wanna get stuck somewhere less comfortable than the mall.
Then again, I don't wanna get stuck at the mall again either, those 2 tops cost me $80.
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A few times when mine did that I just whacked the starter with a wrench while someone turned the key at the same time and it started right up. The last time it did that I had to tighten the bolt on the solenoid. 
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Originally Posted by Kalway
A few times when mine did that I just whacked the starter with a wrench while someone turned the key at the same time and it started right up. The last time it did that I had to tighten the bolt on the solenoid.
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