Gremlins in 92 vette
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Gremlins in 92 vette
Ok this one is going to really blow all of your minds. I had just washed my 92 vette and drove it to the gas station. I turned the car off and got gas and of course got back in the car to crank it up. The car did not turn over at all, nor did the solinoid make a sound. The battery was at 11.5 volt but the car still would not start. I then call AAA to tow the car home but after 20 minutes I tried to crank the car again and it started. Will someone please explain what could have cause this to happen
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Racer
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heat soak on the solenoid, or a bad solenoid. When a solenoid heat soaks, it won't work until it cools down again. a heat shield would fix that. Or it's a bad solenoid, napa, or any auto parts store can test it for you. Either way, I'd reccomend a heat shield. def. can't HURT anything.
Instructor
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don't know about 92's but
Before I disabled the security system, I had the same thing happen, on a 84. Somehow, I set the thing off without knowing, and like you 15-20 minutes later, it started right up. Don't know what system is on yours, but just a thought. These guys know more than me, so I'd check the starter avenue first. 
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Think VATS. I'll bet there may be a problem brewing there or possibily your pellet on the key is getting worn. Try using your spare key from now on and the problem may not return. If it does, look hard at the VATS module, if not , then you have found your problem.
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From: Alive and well in Burlington NC
Originally Posted by ittlfly
Think VATS. I'll bet there may be a problem brewing there or possibily your pellet on the key is getting worn. Try using your spare key from now on and the problem may not return. If it does, look hard at the VATS module, if not , then you have found your problem.
Sounds like vats to me.
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Originally Posted by ittlfly
Think VATS. I'll bet there may be a problem brewing there or possibily your pellet on the key is getting worn. Try using your spare key from now on and the problem may not return. If it does, look hard at the VATS module, if not , then you have found your problem.
