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Meltdown...Almost!

Old Oct 4, 2011 | 01:08 PM
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Hey guys, Went to start the vette today,starter engaged a cppl times but didnt turn over.bout the third try it started no problem. let it run a minute turned it off.thought i would try it again. started right up. realeasd key starter was still engaged..".Panic"lol turned key off engine quit,but not starter still engaged..".major panic" no tools at hand except a hammer. made a quick decision. battery termenal or meltdown. i chose batt. terminal. 95 lt1...any ideas what going on. Thanks in advance...gotta get to work now.
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 01:18 PM
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The brass ,copper whatever plate on neg post took the hit lol. not the batt.
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Sounds like starter solenoid went south on ya.
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Kinda what i was thinking 96. Im late for work goota go" Location" Solenoid. I havent orderd a manual yet . Its a recent purchase.
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