My mechanic is confused.
04-12-2019, 11:35 PM
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My mechanic is confused.
My 1996 corvette died in traffic. My very good mechanic has replaced the fuel pump and distributor and has it running. But it takes a long time to get started. He needs to “grind it a long time to get it started”. A friend says maybe it is the ignition coil. Sorry I have no clue what is wrong with my corvette,
04-12-2019, 11:37 PM
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Throttle position sensor did that on my 95. One time I spent a half hour on the side of the road trying to start it. Finally called a tow truck and got it home. He rolled it off and the damn thing started right up.
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Last edited by Aerovette; 04-12-2019 at 11:39 PM.
04-13-2019, 08:15 AM
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I assume you replaced plugs and wires recently as well? It may be a failing TPS sensor also I would replace the ignition coil and Igbition Control Module and start from there it may also be a weak or bad injector...
04-13-2019, 12:33 PM
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Could still be a defective/bad OptiSpark, or plugs and wires
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04-13-2019, 01:34 PM
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Sounds like you need a new mechanic instead of one shotgunning parts.
instead of throwing out random guesses you need someone to properly troubleshoot it.
instead of throwing out random guesses you need someone to properly troubleshoot it.
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04-13-2019, 04:30 PM
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Is he paying you the $100 an hour hes probably charging you to guess? I swear....
A simple fuel gauge and test light can solve this lil mystery. Keep us posted.
A simple fuel gauge and test light can solve this lil mystery. Keep us posted.
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04-13-2019, 05:21 PM
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He's already sold you a new fuel pump and a new distributor? What's missing? It's really, really basic! Spark, fuel, compression, timing . . . and the engine will RUN!!!
I hope you saved your old (maybe good) parts!
I hope you saved your old (maybe good) parts!
04-14-2019, 06:52 AM
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04-14-2019, 11:32 AM
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This.
Your "very good mechanic" may be great at replacing parts, but he's a failure as a troubleshooter. Find somebody who knows how it's done. Preferably somebody who knows the peculiarities of the C4 LT1/LT4 Corvettes.
Live well,
SJW
04-14-2019, 01:41 PM
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Given the '96 has OBD II he should be able to track down the issue(s) with basic mechanic trouble shooting skills AND technology....
Time to find a real very good mechanic!
Time to find a real very good mechanic!