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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 05:48 PM
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Last week, when I turned the ignition to start, nothing would happen, just the fuel pump whine. Wait a bit, try again and it would start like normal. Happened several times over 5-6 days.

Finally found out that the issue was the anti-theft. Wasn't reading the code from the key....thought this was a bit weired.

Anyone else had this issue?
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 05:53 PM
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Nope....since it sounds somewhat intermittent I'm worrying if it may be a battery issue with the fob?
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 06:06 PM
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Many C5 vettes have issue with dirt in the lock mechanism. I have read on couple threads how guys take the lock apart and clean it with alcohol, do a search.
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by c5BlackBeauty
Nope....since it sounds somewhat intermittent I'm worrying if it may be a battery issue with the fob?
My first thought as well - had the battery checked first thing, it was good. Codes thrown showed it was in fact the anti-theft. Had a new switch, etc. installed and all is well so far. I'd just never heard of this problem before or seen anything relating to it.
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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 03:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Toms02C5
My first thought as well - had the battery checked first thing, it was good. Codes thrown showed it was in fact the anti-theft. Had a new switch, etc. installed and all is well so far. I'd just never heard of this problem before or seen anything relating to it.
Try SEARCHING above-happens all the time.
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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 08:28 AM
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The key contacts at the entrance to the ignition switch are probably worn out.
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