1984 c4
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1984 c4
Hello, I have an 84 Vette that's not trying to start for me. I believe it's the door lock / security feature that's giving me this trouble. Would you all happen to know a trick to get this baby started again? Unlocking the doors from the outside with the key is very difficult. I believe I disabled the security system by pulling the red fuse marked '10' from behind the dash - the security light no longer blinks but I'm not sure that means it's off.
All the lights and electronics will engage but no crank or anything.
Just in case it's the battery - 600CCA is what's installed. Go bigger?
All the lights and electronics will engage but no crank or anything.
Just in case it's the battery - 600CCA is what's installed. Go bigger?
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Hello, I have an 84 Vette that's not trying to start for me. I believe it's the door lock / security feature that's giving me this trouble. Would you all happen to know a trick to get this baby started again? Unlocking the doors from the outside with the key is very difficult. I believe I disabled the security system by pulling the red fuse marked '10' from behind the dash - the security light no longer blinks but I'm not sure that means it's off.
All the lights and electronics will engage but no crank or anything.
Just in case it's the battery - 600CCA is what's installed. Go bigger?
All the lights and electronics will engage but no crank or anything.
Just in case it's the battery - 600CCA is what's installed. Go bigger?
Don't lock the car using the power locks. That activates the security
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I usually undo the red battery key - is that sufficient or do I need to take the cables off?
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My apologies, it's an aftermarket ignition disruption switch that completes the circuit to the battery.
Ps. The voltage reader is saying anywhere between 10 - 11.8. Im hearing I need an 800cca battery to get the juice. Also, I've been asking around and no one seems to understand how everything electronic works but the engine won't start. I'm hearing it's the anti theft system but I've unlocked the doors electronically and attempted to do so manually with the key and just sliding the locks. With the "10" fuse out the security light doesn't activate.
Ps. The voltage reader is saying anywhere between 10 - 11.8. Im hearing I need an 800cca battery to get the juice. Also, I've been asking around and no one seems to understand how everything electronic works but the engine won't start. I'm hearing it's the anti theft system but I've unlocked the doors electronically and attempted to do so manually with the key and just sliding the locks. With the "10" fuse out the security light doesn't activate.
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Battery is on the small side but should certainly start the car anyway
disconnect the battery for awhile to hopefully rest the alarm.
Are you sure the red key switch works right?
disconnect the battery for awhile to hopefully rest the alarm.
Are you sure the red key switch works right?
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I have the battery undone and will reconnect tonight when I get home from work.
The switch shuts off everything when I take it out so I thought it did. The PO told me to undo it so there wouldn't be a drain.
So it is the security system that's giving me this headache?
The switch shuts off everything when I take it out so I thought it did. The PO told me to undo it so there wouldn't be a drain.
So it is the security system that's giving me this headache?
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Yes. Nothing. I just got her 3 days ago and she started and drove 200 miles home like a dream. The next morning I go to start her up and nothing happens. It's either this security system or something something else. The security light blinks when the doors are open. goes solid when I lock an open door. Stays on for 3 secs when I shut a locked door. Blinks when I use a key to unlock said door and still nothing.
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Is this an auto or standard, there is a clutch start switch or neutral safety switch. If you have power on the purple wire on the starter when you try to start they plus the starter interrupt relay are ok and the solenoid should operate..
