Won't start after engine gets hot?

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Dec 22, 2006 | 12:45 AM

osuadi

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Won't start after engine gets hot?

First thing in the morning it starts beautifully. I drive it around for an hour or more and stop for gas. I turn the car off, fill up, and get back in...but the damn thing won't start!!! Not even cranking, as if the key wasn't even in the ignition!!! I pump the clutch slowly, listening for some kind of clicking noise, and pray my beautiful car starts soon because I'm embarrassed to have people see a vette that won't start!!! This happens daily, not just at the pump...I go out to eat and can't get it started for 20 minutes after my meal. I pump and pump the clutch and curse loudly at the car! It started happening a couple months ago very few and far between and has progressively gotten worse to the point that I won't drive the car if I have to stop somewhere....only long uninterrupted drives. Is it my clutch? Ignition? Is my car possessed? Thank you in advance for any ideas.

Dec 22, 2006 | 01:20 AM

BlackZ06

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Check for DTC information and post here ... to display DTC's go here:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...D=26&TopicID=1

Dec 22, 2006 | 05:04 AM

stampede3

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Possible dead cell in battery would be one cause.

Dec 22, 2006 | 06:12 AM

Gohard777

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I had the same problem once many years ago and it turned out to be my starter, but, I am new to Vettes so I don't really know, just thought I'd mention it.

Dec 22, 2006 | 07:38 AM

cyclerage23

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Sounds like a short in the starter

Dec 22, 2006 | 10:25 AM

overBlown

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sounds like a classic case of heat soak. i'd have your starter tested. weak/bad starters can't handle heat at all. the windings inside have broken down and can't deliver under that tempature. once it cools down it works again. good luck!