bet you never even thought about that, lol. battery should be disconnected for safety not to mention running it down
Another "won't start" thread
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Racer
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Another "won't start" thread
Am redoing the interior and got it just about torn apart (1974, 4speed). A friend stopped by last evening and wanted to hear it run. Clutch in, key on, interior and dash lights fine, no start. Everything dims slightly when I go to "start" but the starter doesn't even growl. When I hooked up jumper cables, lights were a little brighter but still no start. I am a newbee in the 'vette deal, so maybe I'm overlooking something? All suggestions will be considered/tried. Thanks and Merry Christmas, Bill
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Racer
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Just after I posted, I thought I'd better check the battery. 7 volts. That may have something to do with the problem. Possibly I didn't get a good connection when I jumped it. I'll post again when the thing is charged. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Bill
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Racer
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Charged up the battery and hooked it up this a.m. Same problem. I have no idea why I did this: when I flipped the tilt wheel down, fired right up. Tried it again with wheel in upright position, nothing. Wheel down: started perfectly. Same thing a couple more times - same results.
Help! Thanks and Merry Christmas, Bill
Help! Thanks and Merry Christmas, Bill
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Charged up the battery and hooked it up this a.m. Same problem. I have no idea why I did this: when I flipped the tilt wheel down, fired right up. Tried it again with wheel in upright position, nothing. Wheel down: started perfectly. Same thing a couple more times - same results.
Help! Thanks and Merry Christmas, Bill
Help! Thanks and Merry Christmas, Bill
I'd start looking at the spot where the tilt wheel flexes. Take a hard look at the wiring right there first.
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Racer
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Haven't found a for sure reason. The wiring looks good under the dash and steering column area, but I'm thinking it may have had someting to do with the seat belt warning system on the passenger side. It's too long a story to go into right now, but I have the system disconnected and it hasn't missed a start since. As long as it starts, that project will just have to take a number and wait in line. Have a great day, B
