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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 11:20 PM
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2000 corvette 6-speed won't start. it started a couple of times in the morning then it wouldn't start. nothing came on. so i moved the battery cables & it looked ok so i pushed in the clutch to start it & i heard a pop then everything went dead again.i did this about 5-6 times
with the same results i need help!!!.
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 11:45 PM
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Check the battery to starter cable connection. Its probably come loose.
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Originally Posted by dgrant3830
Check the battery to starter cable connection. Its probably come loose.
that would be a good starting point.
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 11:52 PM
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check your pm's!
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check your pm's!
sorry but what is a pm's
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Old Jan 26, 2009 | 09:51 AM
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sorry but what is a pm's
A Private Message - up near the top right corner of this window, just below where it shows your user ID, there is a link to view your PMs
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 12:23 AM
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where is the starter in relation to the battery to tighten the cables. is there any diagram available to help me. i would appreciate any help. g.t.
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Old Jan 27, 2009 | 12:29 AM
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where is the starter in relation to the battery to tighten the cables. is there any diagram available to help me. i would appreciate any help. g.t.

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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 08:51 PM
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i'm dumber then dirt. my battery cables was loose at the battery.
i can't believe i didn't check it first.
sorry guys g.t
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don't beat youself too bad = glad it is fixed and glad you got the right guidance
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Need info on replacing a starter on my c5
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Need info on replacing a starter on my c5
Well, not to be a butt or anything, but it should be real simple. Disconnect the battery first. Disconnect the starter cable connections. Remove the starter and replace it with a new one. Hook everything back up in reverse order. I never had to replace my '99's starter but will assume that you need to raise the right side, probably remove the wheel for better access. Possibly the inside fender well too... someone here who's done it can better advise you.
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