PLZ help!
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Racer
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Walnut Ridge Ar
PLZ help!
I went out to take the Vette to pick up my son and it wouldnt start! It cranks and turns over but wont start! I last drove it on Sunday! A few weeks ago I posted that when i went to drive it it flashed sys by the speedo and someone said it was the battery but never done it again after that one time! Do i need a new battery or what..Like i said it cranks and the lights and everything comes on please help!
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Could be a battery, I would try that first. It sounds more like an open ignition circuit, due to either an ignition module issue or a alarm system issue. You'll need to check the codes. Same thing happened to my 93, it was fine one moment and would only crank the next. Mine was a control module causing an open ignition circuit error. In the parts business so it was no issue...........
Good luck.
Good luck.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: New Port Richey Florida
Just a guess but could be the resistor in your key for the vats system, if you have a spare key give it a try and see if it helps, could also be the ign switch, try the different key first. If it cranks it's not the battery.
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Charlotte NC
Ensure you're getting spark and if so, check for fuel pressure.
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Vero Beach Florida
Checking spark is easy pull the #1 plug wire stick a screw driver in it place about a inch away from exhaust crank motor see if it sparks. For fuel pressure you will need a gague on the fuel rail
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