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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 10:37 AM
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Hi All,
This morning I hopped in the Vette to go for a spin. Turned the key and ---nothing---. Tried the lights and they were bright. Still wouldn't start. Battery is 4 months old. Took out the daily driver and came home about 2 hrs later. Hooked up the meter and it showed 12.8 volts-then I turned the key to see if there was a drop in voltage when attempting to start.---IT STARTED RIGHT UP.
Charging showed 14.6. Now I am afraid to shut it off anywhere for fear this will happen again. Any hints or tips on what I should check next?? No codes shown.
THANKS IN ADVANCE------------JEREO96
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 12:24 PM
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Maybe you just had a Vats problem.
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 04:40 PM
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You May Be Right----the First Time I Attempted To Start It (in A Dark Garage) I Had The Key Upside Down When I Tried To Put It In The Ignition. Naturally It Didnt Go In, But I'm Wondering If That Could Have Triggered The Anti-theft, Since It Started Up A Couple Of Hours Later.
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 05:31 PM
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Clean your key and pellet really well, hopefully a simple problem.
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