1981 Corvette- 4 Speed Electrical Problem
Nov 20, 2013 | 06:53 PM
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Racer
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1981 Corvette- 4 Speed Electrical Problem
Drove a 81 4 speed that some one has for sell. When we pulled in driveway, car would not start back up. Battery is good. Anyone know what to check for other than wire on starter? I checked the Pink wire to Dist. it was intact. I'm pretty sure it's electrical. Any suggestions. THANKS.
Nov 20, 2013 | 10:22 PM
Burning Brakes
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maybe the neutral safety switch is bad ,or needing adjustment .
Nov 21, 2013 | 08:32 AM
Racer
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What happens when you tried to start it? Did you get nothing, did it turn over but wouldn't fire?
Nov 21, 2013 | 08:38 AM
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Nov 21, 2013 | 11:39 AM
Le Mans Master
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does it crank or no?
if it doesn't, it could be the switch on the clutch pedal. maybe the rod fell off
Nov 21, 2013 | 02:08 PM
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Racer
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Turned switch nothing happened. Does not turn over. I left he texed and said battery had full charge and would try and fix it. I called him and suggested neutral safety switch. Hopefully this will correct problem. Thanks for the help.
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Nov 21, 2013 | 02:57 PM
Burning Brakes
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81 did not come stock with a 4 speed.
Without more info hard to say about neutral safety switch. May or may not be bypassed.
Nov 21, 2013 | 03:18 PM
Pro
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82 didnt 81 did.
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Originally Posted by
commander_47
81 did not come stock with a 4 speed.
Without more info hard to say about neutral safety switch. May or may not be bypassed.
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Nov 21, 2013 | 06:01 PM
Burning Brakes
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In 81, before the move to the Kentucky, it was possible to get a leftover super t 10 4 speed by special order. Standard order was automatic.
After the move to Kentucky only the automatic was offered.
Only 5000 leftover 80 4 speeds were sold as 81.
Nov 21, 2013 | 08:16 PM
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Racer
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From: Columbus Ga.
I have seen several 81's with 4 speeds, I think you mean 82 didn't come with 4 speed.