86 corvette
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Heel & Toe
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86 corvette
I have a problem and I need help. I went into a store and came out and the car would not turn over or do anything. so I pushed it home.I went to work and when I got off I tried to start it and it started right up. it has a new battery and started. what is my problem. please help
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From: Gay WV
You really need to give more info,Were your dash lites coming on with the key,or was every thing dead,could be a bad or loose cable going to your starteror solinoid.Is your starter shielded from heat,and oil leaks?.If it's a standard it could even be the clutch pedal switch .I'm sure sombody here can figure it out.
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Heel & Toe
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I have power to everything. its a auto. there is no heat shield on the starter. it started right up in the morning and drove it maybe 3 blocks from the house.so I don't think it could be cause the heat. when I turn the key its like dead. let off key I have power.
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check your battery cables and clean them dip them in pepsi.
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I would begin with checking all the wires/cables to make sure they are in good condition and tight. If they are, I would pull the starter and have it tested. Sometimes new parts have an issue.
If you have power, the battery isn't the issue, but the starter or cap/rotor could be.
If you have power, the battery isn't the issue, but the starter or cap/rotor could be.
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Sounds like VATS,
http://www.thirdgen.org/vats_passkey_system
With the common pellet in the key not being read correctly problem seeing it started up fine later on
(which takes out a battery / cable / NS switch /starter problems)
http://www.thirdgen.org/vats_passkey_system
With the common pellet in the key not being read correctly problem seeing it started up fine later on
(which takes out a battery / cable / NS switch /starter problems)
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Clean key with alcohol. Leave it wet and insert/remove from the ignition lock several times rapidly. Sometimes this removes the crud and allows everything to work fine. The VATS system also has a timer on it which will not allow the car to start for a period of time (15 min - can't remember). This kicks in if the system senses it has been tampered with.
If this continues then you might need a new lock cylinder and key. If you go that route you must have your key's chip read first so you can get a replacement set that matches your current key's code.
If that does not help then post up again as there are other ways around it.
If this continues then you might need a new lock cylinder and key. If you go that route you must have your key's chip read first so you can get a replacement set that matches your current key's code.
If that does not help then post up again as there are other ways around it.
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Check out this web site for a lot of info on VATS:
http://www.joestradingpost.com/vats/
There was a recall on the ignition switches for '86. The contacts were changed. I did the upgrade and the new switch came with new keys (longer than the old ones). This was a LONG time ago, so good luck with that.
http://www.joestradingpost.com/vats/
There was a recall on the ignition switches for '86. The contacts were changed. I did the upgrade and the new switch came with new keys (longer than the old ones). This was a LONG time ago, so good luck with that.
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Even if the replacement was done as part of the TSB #88-292-8A
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...i-Theft+System
this far down the track either the key or contacts could be due for replacement again
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From: Gay WV
This is just grabbing at straws,but it could possibly be your shifter position,Don't put much pressure on it but shove up a little bit on it and try it ,or try starting it in neutral....Have you tried turning the key on,opening the hood,and sparking the solinoid?
