MAYDAY - 84 no start
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Le Mans Master
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MAYDAY - 84 no start
I've picked out a BEAUTIFUL 84 to buy but it's having a "no start" issue.
The seller put a new battery in it. When you turn the key nothing happens, no click, headlights don't dim, nothing.
I think there are only a few things that can do this: VATS issue, ignition switch, starter/solenoid, bad ground, or neutral safety switch.
Does anyone have any other isdeas?
Does the ignition swith have funky bolts/TORX head or anything else?
The car is 3 1/2 hours away from me so I have to take along what I think I'll need. I want to be prepared.
If it's the neutral safety switch, is that on the shifter or in the trans? If it's in the shifter, what do I need to pull the console so I can get to it?
Thanks in advance guys!
Dying to go get my 1st Vette!!!!
The seller put a new battery in it. When you turn the key nothing happens, no click, headlights don't dim, nothing.
I think there are only a few things that can do this: VATS issue, ignition switch, starter/solenoid, bad ground, or neutral safety switch.
Does anyone have any other isdeas?
Does the ignition swith have funky bolts/TORX head or anything else?
The car is 3 1/2 hours away from me so I have to take along what I think I'll need. I want to be prepared.
If it's the neutral safety switch, is that on the shifter or in the trans? If it's in the shifter, what do I need to pull the console so I can get to it?
Thanks in advance guys!
Dying to go get my 1st Vette!!!!
Le Mans Master
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From: Irvine Ca
No Vats on an '84
I'd start digging into just the starter.....or fusible links in that general area
The Starter won't come out unless you drop the exhaust....so the three bolts that hold the down tube to the Exhaust manifold (both sides) and the mid support will have to be removed. The Smog AIR tube is also connected there..you'll need to loosen the hose clamp and feed it down as the exhaust drops.
Take any piece of wood (like a skateboard deck) and put it on your jack.....this wood holds up each side of the exhaust and makes it easy to jack it back up into place.
I'd start digging into just the starter.....or fusible links in that general area
The Starter won't come out unless you drop the exhaust....so the three bolts that hold the down tube to the Exhaust manifold (both sides) and the mid support will have to be removed. The Smog AIR tube is also connected there..you'll need to loosen the hose clamp and feed it down as the exhaust drops.
Take any piece of wood (like a skateboard deck) and put it on your jack.....this wood holds up each side of the exhaust and makes it easy to jack it back up into place.
Last edited by jhammons01; Jul 8, 2010 at 02:16 PM.
Former Vendor
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I would get a remote starter button and try cranking it over with that. If it works you'll know you're not getting power to the starter, but you can get the car running and see how it drives.
What town is the car located in?
What town is the car located in?
Le Mans Master
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you can try the old screwdriver across the two terminals at the starter to see if it is the solenoid....
But those terminals are way up under there. Be prepped to jack the car up pretty high to work on the starter. Take your floor jack and jack stands with you.
But those terminals are way up under there. Be prepped to jack the car up pretty high to work on the starter. Take your floor jack and jack stands with you.
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Le Mans Master
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OK, great info guys, thanks!
How bad are those bolts usually by now? Should I expect them to be rusty and need replacing, and if so, what size are those bolts? Or, now that I think of it, aren't those studs that screw into the header?
Sounds like replacing the starter in his driveway wouldn't be too fun. The starter is on the passenger side as I recall too.
I think the remote starter switch will be a great thing. Worst comes to worst, I use that to get it home, then fix it at home.
How bad are those bolts usually by now? Should I expect them to be rusty and need replacing, and if so, what size are those bolts? Or, now that I think of it, aren't those studs that screw into the header?
Sounds like replacing the starter in his driveway wouldn't be too fun. The starter is on the passenger side as I recall too.
I think the remote starter switch will be a great thing. Worst comes to worst, I use that to get it home, then fix it at home.
Last edited by mcm95403; Jul 8, 2010 at 02:45 PM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Irvine Ca
OK, great info guys, thanks!
How bad are those bolts usually by now? Should I expect them to be rusty and need replacing, and if so, what size are those bolts? Or, now that I think of it, aren't those studs that screw into the header?
Sounds like replacing the starter in his driveway wouldn't be too fun.
How bad are those bolts usually by now? Should I expect them to be rusty and need replacing, and if so, what size are those bolts? Or, now that I think of it, aren't those studs that screw into the header?
Sounds like replacing the starter in his driveway wouldn't be too fun.
The studs are easy to see....I forgot that you have to unhook the single O2 sensor.
And yes the studs are going to be rusty.
When I take mine loose, it is 5 nuts and then a replacement stud that I use in the place of a nut....
Melting Slicks
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The starter will come out w/ exhaust in place. Check for power at big wire connection(12v all the time), small wire when only cranking. You can try hitting the starter w/ a hammer, sometimes they'll start(only if it has power). Anti theft relay & fuse are located behind the convience center. Also make sure the starter case is grounded, do a continuity test to neg. battery post.
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Le Mans Master
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^^Dude, I tried....and tried and tried.....could the L83 be different....but then again you are Ex-X-fire so I guess you've been all over the L83.
Tell me what I was doing wrong? I wrestled that thing and all it did was move backward.
Tell me what I was doing wrong? I wrestled that thing and all it did was move backward.
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