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Old Oct 10, 2019 | 07:01 AM
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Won't start even with new battery. Please help me understand with step by step instructions on what I need to do. 1987 corvette has been in garage and has low miles with maintenance care. My father passed away and l have it now. I've got to get this Vette running. Battery is new. I have no manual and don't have a idea where the fuse/relays are located. Please help.
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Old Oct 10, 2019 | 09:12 AM
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Does it turn over?
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Old Oct 12, 2019 | 11:45 PM
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Won't start even with new battery. Please help me understand with step by step instructions on what I need to do. 1987 corvette has been in garage and has low miles with maintenance care. My father passed away and l have it now. I've got to get this Vette running. Battery is new. I have no manual and don't have a idea where the fuse/relays are located. Please help.
is there a crank when you turn the key or is it dead?
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Old Oct 14, 2019 | 06:50 PM
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Let's start sooner. When you turn the key (not all the way to start), does the dashboard light up? After 5 seconds or so, what lights are still on? Check the screen in the center above the radio too, it should have no lights.
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