1988 Vette Won't Start
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1988 Vette Won't Start
I was shocked to discover yesterday when I came out of work that my 88 corvette would not start. The engine sounds just like it always does when I turn the key, but it just won't catch. I checked a distributor wire, and felt no spark. I replaced the distributor, wires, and spark plugs within the last year.
I don't think it is a fuel issue because I tried to start the car while spraying some starter fluid in the throttle body to see if it at least ran as long as it was getting some fuel.
I bought and replaced the ignition coil last night, but the car still won't start.
Any suggestions would be very helpful.
Thanks
I don't think it is a fuel issue because I tried to start the car while spraying some starter fluid in the throttle body to see if it at least ran as long as it was getting some fuel.
I bought and replaced the ignition coil last night, but the car still won't start.
Any suggestions would be very helpful.
Thanks
Last edited by chanchett; Jul 19, 2007 at 03:15 PM.
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From: Bremen
If you ain't got a spark, it's more than likely the ignition module.
It needs to be put in with dielectric grease, more than important or it won't last very long, but not too much either. A lot is not always better!
It needs to be put in with dielectric grease, more than important or it won't last very long, but not too much either. A lot is not always better!
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From: Summerland B.C. Canada
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I ended up having the car towed to a shop because I was getting intimidated by the electrical stuff and didn't want to blow money on changing a bunch of part without result. The car works now! They changed the magnetic pickup lx320. Just thought I'd inform you of the result.
Unfortunately I had to pay a mechanic to change a $30 part for quite a bit more.
Unfortunately I had to pay a mechanic to change a $30 part for quite a bit more.
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