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Old Oct 7, 2001 | 05:32 PM
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When it rains it pours! Went to start my 87 and nothing. No sound no nothing she just don't do nothing!! What do I do???? :mad :mad :mad :mad :mad :mad
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Old Oct 7, 2001 | 05:37 PM
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Could be the battery. Did you try to jump it. I find its usually the easiest thing, which usually gets overlooked.
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Old Oct 7, 2001 | 06:13 PM
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I just tried my wife's keys , started right up only now the battery light is on. It's a diehard battery only 4mo.old Any ideas?? :eek: :confused:
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Old Oct 7, 2001 | 08:30 PM
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Bad altenator, Bad Battery, Vats??? check it out
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Old Oct 7, 2001 | 08:38 PM
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Had it happen several times with my 87. It was the VATS system. If it is, try this , disconnect the battery for a few minutes, then reconnect it. If the VATS has it locked out, this will reset and start. They make a bypass for Vats, I have one on 88. and never had the problem with this one. Good Luck :cheers:
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Old Oct 7, 2001 | 09:10 PM
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Yeah, HG sounds about right. Have someone check out the alternator and the battery. If one's ready to go, then so does the other.
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Old Oct 7, 2001 | 09:59 PM
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Thanks for the tips will check them all out in the am

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Old Oct 8, 2001 | 09:28 PM
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Forgot to mention, if it the VATS, it will restart in about 15 min or so if you just let it set. :smash: :seeya
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