89 no start
Aug 19, 2008 | 02:34 PM
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89 no start
drive home shut off car an hour later i go to start it nothing, no click or anything. next day it fires right up. this happens quite often and without warning. any thoughts thanx sand1
Aug 19, 2008 | 02:40 PM
Instructor
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Did it set any codes? If its an automatic, toggle the shifter the as it may be the Park/Neutral switch.
Aug 19, 2008 | 02:45 PM
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Cruising
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no codes also tried moving shifter
Aug 19, 2008 | 02:58 PM
Instructor
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The times you don't get a "click or anything", do you have power to the headlights, windows go down and up at their normal rate?
Aug 19, 2008 | 03:15 PM
Team Owner
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Use the search function under, "VATS".
Aug 19, 2008 | 03:40 PM
Le Mans Master
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with jfb, but before you do, try another key, or clean your key with alcohol.
Aug 20, 2008 | 11:12 AM
Burning Brakes
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My 89 6 spd did that once. I was able to push start it.I replaced the starter enabler relay above the radio and it hasn't happened again.
Aug 21, 2008 | 11:03 AM
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i cleaned the grounds and it hasnt done it since. i will drive it all weekend and see thanx again
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89 no start
with jfb, but before you do, try another key, or clean your key with alcohol.
