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I just got back to Calgary with my new (used) 2003 after driving 1600 miles back from San Diego. I stopped at the car wash to clean it before going home to show the wife and couldn't get it re-started. The GM dealership is saying I need a new starter which will take until Tuesday and cost over $700.00 installed. This on a car with only 9000 miles.What does everyone think about the cost of GM parts service, versus having it done at a regular garage with non-GM parts?
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Did you try jump starting it. My money is on a bad battery and not the starter. Does it turn over or nothing at all? Only 9000 Miles and starter problem, I bet not. Good Luck and let us know the out come.
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Originally Posted by Sponge Vette
Did you try jump starting it. My money is on a bad battery and not the starter. Does it turn over or nothing at all? Only 9000 Miles and starter problem, I bet not. Good Luck and let us know the out come.
Old mechanic trick we used was (should still work even on a vette) turn on the headlights and try to start the car. If the head lights go dim and you hear a click, bad battery. Head lights stay lit and strong when turning over the car could be the starter. Good luck
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Originally Posted by Sponge Vette
Did you try jump starting it. My money is on a bad battery and not the starter. Does it turn over or nothing at all? Only 9000 Miles and starter problem, I bet not. Good Luck and let us know the out come.
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Greg
