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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 10:27 PM
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I have a 96 LT-4, 6 speed. The battery was replaced about a year ago. I only drive the car a few times a month. But when I do, I take it out and run it for about an hour or so on the highway. Recent Problem: when I turn the key, nothing happens. I have power for head lights, radio etc. But there is no clicking sound......nothing at all. What can it be?
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Old Nov 28, 2009 | 10:38 PM
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Im no mechanic but if it doesnt click and you have power its your starter.

If its not that check the alarm system.

This may not be the case but it happened to me.. The security system was preventing me from starting the car.

my last suggestion would be to get a multi meter and check the power comming out of the battery.. I think its 14v( or amps not sure which ) to start the car.

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Old Nov 29, 2009 | 08:30 AM
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Actually it sounds like a VATS issue. Is the security light staying on when you are trying to start it?
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Old Nov 29, 2009 | 10:08 AM
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Go underneath the car, rap the starter with a hammer a couple of times, if it starts, your starter is no good.
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Old Nov 29, 2009 | 01:40 PM
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Could be a bad starter drawing too many amps to turn over.
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Old Nov 29, 2009 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by aminnich
Actually it sounds like a VATS issue. Is the security light staying on when you are trying to start it?
Could be the clutch switch too
In a pinch if you are away from home, do a push start and pop the clutch
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 10:36 AM
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Fuses by the battery could also cause the same thing. There are 2 gang holders by the battery. One is very obvious by the inside wheel well, the one you want is farther back and sort of hidden. It is a small black holder with about a half dozen maxi fuses. There are two 60 amp fuses that relate to ign. If they are blown, the symptoms you describe result. Keep chasing down the different causes and I know you will find it.
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 12:41 PM
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 02:34 PM
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Well seeing this thread is over a year old, let's hope the OP has his problem fixed by now
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 05:19 PM
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Damm, I was just about to ask him to send me a ticket and I would come look at it.
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by aminnich
Actually it sounds like a VATS issue. Is the security light staying on when you are trying to start it?
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Sweet 90
Well seeing this thread is over a year old, let's hope the OP has his problem fixed by now

I'll never understand why members other than the original OP would resurrect a thread like this.
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Sweet 90
Well seeing this thread is over a year old, let's hope the OP has his problem fixed by now
I must have really been late night scrounging around in threads. Please pardon......
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by southern_son
I must have really been late night scrounging around in threads. Please pardon......
WTH are you doing scrounging around page 32?
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 06:39 PM
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Well, now that it's been brought back to the "top"...OP, what was your fix?
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 06:57 PM
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This thread did raise a question in my mind. If it were a VATS issue would a rolling start work?
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by steverichmond
If it were a VATS issue would a rolling start work?
No.
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I didn't think so. Not sure why I asked, mine is an automatic. Just curious I guess.
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Originally Posted by socalman
WTH are you doing scrounging around page 32?
I think I was doing a search for radio wiring in threads. I am not sure. The good information found in the archives makes them worth keeping and searching from time to time, don't cha think?
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by southern_son
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Originally Posted by southern_son
I think I was doing a search for radio wiring in threads. I am not sure. The good information found in the archives makes them worth keeping and searching from time to time, don't cha think?
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