No start 1986
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Drifting
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No start 1986
Went to a 4th of July parade today with my '86 Coupe. On the way home I stopped at a friend's place for a few minutes. Turned the key - no start, not even a click. All the lights worked. Borrowed a socket wrench from the friend and took off the negative terminal. Rubbed the surfaces a little with my fingers and put it back on. Turned the key and it started just fine.
This Spring, I cleaned both terminals good. I am puzzled as to why corrosion could form so quickly after only two months.
I posted this just so you can check this if you have a no start condition for no apparent reason.
This Spring, I cleaned both terminals good. I am puzzled as to why corrosion could form so quickly after only two months.
I posted this just so you can check this if you have a no start condition for no apparent reason.
Burning Brakes
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did that the first time my 91 didn't click. it was the key, didn't read for unknown reasons. it resets in 4 mins, so by the time I unhooked terminal, it was ready.
next time look for a steady SECURITY light when you turn key to run. if you have it, remove key and wait for 4 mins. unless you noticed obvious corrosion. my terminals were clean.
next time look for a steady SECURITY light when you turn key to run. if you have it, remove key and wait for 4 mins. unless you noticed obvious corrosion. my terminals were clean.
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Drifting
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Some years ago when I had trouble with the ignition not reading the code on the key, I installed a bypass to eliminate the problem. I tend to think it was still a battery connection corrosion problem. I had waited well over 4 minutes after trying to start it today.
Race Director
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The early VATS system does not have a connection to the security light. Later GM moved the VATS function from a separate module to inside the ECM and those are the ones that tell you there is a VATS problem by lighting the security light.
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Burning Brakes
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besides, he has the vats bypass.I've never experienced where wiping a visably clean terminal solved a problem but is possible. if the connection is made to the solenoid when cranked, but battery weak, lights should dim or go out, relays click, etc.
joe
