If I was stuck, and had juice at the dash, I sure as heck would try a push start if possible.
HELP 01Z will not start!
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Drifting
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HELP 01Z will not start!
I turn the key and the car does not turn over. No codes, nothing.
All the dash lights, head lights, etc come on but when I turn the key nothing. No clicking from the starter etc.
Any advice because I am stuck at work!
Thanks!
All the dash lights, head lights, etc come on but when I turn the key nothing. No clicking from the starter etc.
Any advice because I am stuck at work!
Thanks!
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With the key turned to the start position and held, push the clutch pedal down until it stops. See if you can hear the relay over on the pass side toeboard click. That relay has to engage in order for power to get to the starter.
Has any aftermarket equipment been added to the car? Any splices, taps, etc in the electrical system?
Check the fuses under the hood too. The big ones.
Has any aftermarket equipment been added to the car? Any splices, taps, etc in the electrical system?
Check the fuses under the hood too. The big ones.
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With the key turned to the start position and held, push the clutch pedal down until it stops. See if you can hear the relay over on the pass side toeboard click. That relay has to engage in order for power to get to the starter.
Has any aftermarket equipment been added to the car? Any splices, taps, etc in the electrical system?
Check the fuses under the hood too. The big ones.
Has any aftermarket equipment been added to the car? Any splices, taps, etc in the electrical system?
Check the fuses under the hood too. The big ones.
Will check fuses....
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Thanks for the help. I just put a brand new battery in it and that did not do the trick. I pushed the car and popped the clutch and it fired right up. I drove the car home and tried starting the car multiple times and it turns over like nothing ever happened? 
I am guessing the starter or starter solenoid is bad?
At least I got the car home
I am guessing the starter or starter solenoid is bad?
At least I got the car home
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Thanks for the help. I just put a brand new battery in it and that did not do the trick. I pushed the car and popped the clutch and it fired right up. I drove the car home and tried starting the car multiple times and it turns over like nothing ever happened?
I am guessing the starter or starter solenoid is bad?
At least I got the car home
I am guessing the starter or starter solenoid is bad?
At least I got the car home
That is why I suggested to roll the car a little - I have seen starters get a bad spot (for lack of a better description) and when they get stopped in that position, they get stuck -
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1572119
I have never seen it happen to a C5 yet, but they are getting older now....
Glad you got it home!
best regards -
mqqn
Last edited by mqqn; Dec 12, 2006 at 07:47 PM.
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Thanks for the help. I just put a brand new battery in it and that did not do the trick. I pushed the car and popped the clutch and it fired right up. I drove the car home and tried starting the car multiple times and it turns over like nothing ever happened?
I am guessing the starter or starter solenoid is bad?
At least I got the car home
I am guessing the starter or starter solenoid is bad?
At least I got the car home
Don't rule out a problem with the ignition key itself (dirty/damaged) or the lock cylinder needs cleaning. If the key's resistor cannot be read, it may be the problem as well.