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Old Sep 18, 2020 | 09:10 AM
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I have an 82 corvette. Someone had installed an aftermarket alarm system into it. When I had it repainted I had the body shop remove it. Now ever once and awhile I will be setting at a stop light and when I hit the gas the whole car shuts down. If I let off quick enough the electric kicks back in. If not I have to start the car again and it seems fine. Any suggestions.
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Old Sep 18, 2020 | 10:00 AM
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Is it just the ignition that shuts down, or do other electrical components shut down as well? If so, specify which, i.e. interior lights, headlights, radio, heater fan, etc.
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Old Sep 23, 2020 | 07:23 PM
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the whole electrical system. I had to connectors that were melting. One under the hood and one behind the cluster. Cut them out and replaced them. All good now.
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Old Sep 24, 2020 | 02:48 PM
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Are you certain it was an aftermarket alarm system? The '82 came with a standard alarm system that was reasonably sophisticated and included ignition kill.
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