Car Won't Start
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 124
Likes: 0
From: lenexa ks
Car Won't Start
I have an 02 Z06 and it won't start. It has a brand new battery on it and when I turn the car to on everything comes on but when I turn the key all the way over to start the engine everything shuts off. I don't know if I have a short somewhere or what. The car doesn't make a ticking noise from the starter or anything. Anybody ever had this problem and a solution?
Tech Contributor
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 19,360
Likes: 1,127
From: Dyer, IN
I have an 02 Z06 and it won't start. It has a brand new battery on it and when I turn the car to on everything comes on but when I turn the key all the way over to start the engine everything shuts off. I don't know if I have a short somewhere or what. The car doesn't make a ticking noise from the starter or anything. Anybody ever had this problem and a solution?
http://www.c5forum.com/ayc/dtcdic.php
Tech Contributor
Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 32,910
Likes: 2,402
From: Anthony TX
CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
When you turn the key to START/CRANK,,,the ignition switch turns OFF a lot of things. It reduces loads on the battery and protects delicate electrical systems from excessive voltage variations. Thats what your seeing. Have some one attempt to start the engine and you, whack the starter with a plastic mallet.
I bet it will start.
On another note,,,as Lucky stated,,,battery cable integrity is CRITICAL. Each terminal must be clean and torqued to 11 ft/lbs. (97-03 C5's)
BC
I bet it will start.
On another note,,,as Lucky stated,,,battery cable integrity is CRITICAL. Each terminal must be clean and torqued to 11 ft/lbs. (97-03 C5's)
BC
Last edited by Bill Curlee; Apr 17, 2010 at 05:09 PM.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 127
Likes: 0
From: coram new york
starter solenoid
HAD THE SAME PROBLEM LAST WEEK,AND FOUND OUT THE STARTER SOLENOID failed.It's not that tough to change yourself,if you have some basic mechanical skill.Check DIY threads on installing a starter.Cost for starter $220.00.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,939
Likes: 7
From: Simpsonville SC
St. Jude Donor '09-'10
I had the same issue a couple of months ago. My issue turned out to be a broken shift cable, that kept the tranny in a gear that was not Park. ( I have an A4). After toubleshooting with the help of a forum member, we found the issue.
Tech Contributor
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 19,360
Likes: 1,127
From: Dyer, IN
...except the OP has a ZO6....so it's a manual.
Advanced
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 83
Likes: 0
From: MILLINGTON MICHIGAN
I guess we all own c-5's I had the same problem in December. I checked everything I could, because I could not test both sides of the starter fuse, I pulled it, showed very little corrosion but when I put it back in problem resolved. Generally batteries and starters provide so warning prior to failure, not always but probably 99% of the time. Check cheap things first.
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 124
Likes: 0
From: lenexa ks
I pulled the starter out and took it a local autoparts store to have it tested. It worked but sparked really bad as it was running. The clerk at the store said that would cause it not to turn over, along with the corrosion on the connectors. Could this be the cause of the car not starting?
Tech Contributor
Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 32,910
Likes: 2,402
From: Anthony TX
CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
SPARKED?? The damn things is sealed. Where was it sparking? The Parts store is there to sell parts. Unless it DIDNT WORK,,,its most likely good. Dont let them bully you into buying parts you dont need.
If your at ANY DOUBT,,,,buy a NEW SOLENOID, install it and reinstall the starter.
Bet ya it works fine!
BC
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 124
Likes: 0
From: lenexa ks
They put it on a tester and as the guy pushed the button to turn the starter over a spark would come out of the ground connector I believe. The clerk pulled over two other guys and they tested it again and said that the spark was jumping between connectors. They suggested since there was alot of errosion on it that i could prolly clean up the connectors and id be in good shape, but with 135,000 miles im wondering since i have everything apart that i should just buy another one. The guy also said since erosion comes heat and thats why the car wouldn't turn over.
Tech Contributor
Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 32,910
Likes: 2,402
From: Anthony TX
CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
Unless the clamp on connections are TIGHT,,,,yea,,,it may spark when it draws 300 amps. Clean up the connections and make sure that you have a good connection. The main wear part of a starter on a C5, is the solenoid. if its bad,,,,the car will NOT start.BC
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 159
Likes: 0
From: Rantoul IL
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 124
Likes: 0
From: lenexa ks
Also two ago when i went to start the car it just make a single click noise and wouldmt turn over. Then it finally turned over and ran fine for a day then again wouldnt start, and once again finally turned over. But the other day when i drove home and went to leave nothing, no click or anything. I have no problem turning my key in the ignition.