Help, car won't turn over
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From: ALAMOGORDO NM
Help, car won't turn over
O.K., I have already changed the altanator, checked the battery, and I put a new starter in yesterday, the old starter silinoid was cracked. I was told that there maybe a short in the system somewhere. I don't even know were to start. Has anyone else had this problem? I just turn the key and nothing. Any ideas? What is that little cube with all the red wires connected to it, located behind the battery? I here that click when I turn on the key but, nothing happens after that.
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Re: Help, car won't turn over (86VETTEMAN)
James, I had that happen to me after re-installing my injectors...when I was attached the drivers side runner, I accidentally pinched one of the tach wires :banghead: It took me days to figure that one out!! You definately have a short somewhere...trace back all your wiring connections and make sure one isn't pinched some where...hope this helps... :cheers:
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From: ALAMOGORDO NM
Re: Help, car won't turn over (Quik86)
Thanks for the advice. I hope it is something simple like that. It took me 4 hours just to replace the starter yesterday. We had to do it in the parking lot. What a pain. Thanks again. Anybody else have their $.02? All ideas welcome.
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Re: Help, car won't turn over (86VETTEMAN)
Is there power to everything when you turn on the key? If everything comes on and seems normal but the motor won't crank you could have a problems in your VATS . If so check to see if your chip on your key is worn out. This is just one possible thing, just giving you an idea. Good luck.
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From: ALAMOGORDO NM
Re: Help, car won't turn over (86Pacecar)
Yes, there is power to everything. How would I go about fiking the VAts problem, If it is Vats. Also, would Chevy cut me a new key? Thanks again.
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Re: Help, car won't turn over (86VETTEMAN)
I don't hear any clicking when it's my VATS acting a fool. Sounds like a wire connection problem. Chevy has the machine that reads the resistance on your pellet. They cut a new key with the pellet to match.
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Re: Help, car won't turn over (86VETTEMAN)
Check fuses. This happend to me last year. Turned out to be the dash cluster fuse. I had pinched a wire while under the dash and it took awhile to wear through and short. If you have a blown fuse, check that circuit for grounds.
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Re: Help, car won't turn over (Steel Blue 91)
Well all, it wasn't my key and all my fuses checked out ok. I am going to try the Vats bypass kit from MADVET or Ecklers and see if it cures the problem. If not I am going to have to chace down a short somewhere. All other ideas still welcome.
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