Start problems
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Cruising
Joined: Nov 2007
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Start problems
Can't believe it...this morning I went to start the car and nothing..had plenty of lights ...so the battery was good.. I have a 6 sp and it acted like I didn't have the clutch in all the way..I did hear the fuel pumps start and run. I let my foot slip off of the clutch pedal and pull the keys out several times..My 99 had some problems with having to reset the key after 15 seconds.. When it did start it shut right off three times and then it started..Do you think it is the ignition swith? or the start switch that is associated with the clutch..
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Rocket
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Rocket
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Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Forney Texas
I've read about alot of ignition switches going bad lately. You need to get a volt meter, put on your ruby slippers and follow the yellow brick road! 
First, since it's probably easiest, check for voltage at your starter solenoid with the key in the start position. Drop the bottom of the dash under the steering column and make sure you have voltage coming out of the switch. GM start colors are usually either yellow or purple. Then check for voltage going into and out of the clutch switch or yank the switch and temporarily bypass it (with the car in neutral). I am unfamiliar with the complete routing of the starter wire, so maybe Bill Curlee or someone more knowledgable about that will chime in.
You also have the factory security to deal with.
Do you have a second key? May want to try that.
Let us know when you find it and what you found.
First, since it's probably easiest, check for voltage at your starter solenoid with the key in the start position. Drop the bottom of the dash under the steering column and make sure you have voltage coming out of the switch. GM start colors are usually either yellow or purple. Then check for voltage going into and out of the clutch switch or yank the switch and temporarily bypass it (with the car in neutral). I am unfamiliar with the complete routing of the starter wire, so maybe Bill Curlee or someone more knowledgable about that will chime in.
You also have the factory security to deal with.
Do you have a second key? May want to try that.
Let us know when you find it and what you found.
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: San Rafael CA
You say it started and then shut off three times ????
I'd display any/all DTC codes posted in the computers. Sounds to me like a computer is either preventing start, or disabling fuel after start, in either case the computer(s) will have posted a DTC.
If you don't know how to do it ... go here to learn how to display the DTC .... post the ENTIRE code (such as P1234H) in this thread. Post ALL the codes.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...D=26&TopicID=1
I'd display any/all DTC codes posted in the computers. Sounds to me like a computer is either preventing start, or disabling fuel after start, in either case the computer(s) will have posted a DTC.
If you don't know how to do it ... go here to learn how to display the DTC .... post the ENTIRE code (such as P1234H) in this thread. Post ALL the codes.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...D=26&TopicID=1
