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No start and ESi won't run :)
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Burning Brakes
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No start and ESi won't run :)
The car: it won't start -- acts like a completely dead battery, though the battery is fine and fully charged (you get the clunk, but no crank)
I have an electronic version of the GM manual, and the database has crashed (eSI) so I can't print the troubleshooting procedure. Can anyone post them for me?
I have an electronic version of the GM manual, and the database has crashed (eSI) so I can't print the troubleshooting procedure. Can anyone post them for me?
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If there is a clunk and it won't start, use a mallet on the solenoid and see if that fixes it otherwise you might want to pull the plugs just to insure there's no coolant in the cylinders and obviously something serious there. Most likely its just the solenoid.
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The car: it won't start -- acts like a completely dead battery, though the battery is fine and fully charged (you get the clunk, but no crank)
I have an electronic version of the GM manual, and the database has crashed (eSI) so I can't print the troubleshooting procedure. Can anyone post them for me?
I have an electronic version of the GM manual, and the database has crashed (eSI) so I can't print the troubleshooting procedure. Can anyone post them for me?
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That was my first though. Starter / solenoid
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Burning Brakes
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You should know that since you have replied to so many of them.
Oh, but thanks for your "help."
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Yep, I do know that. I also know, that those threads contain the starting schematic, which would have probably helped you isolate your issue by now. All you need is a meter, and you could have already identified the issue. You also have not mentioned if you have any codes, security light, etc. If it's not reading the key, it will never start.
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It always makes me shake my head when some asshat posts that he knows where you can find the answer you're seeking, but he won't post a link. 
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I put "C5 Corvette no start" into Bing and look what I got RIGHT AT THE TOP!
http://www.c5help.com/c5_no_start.htm
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Burning Brakes
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Teach a man to search and he can help himself.
I put "C5 Corvette no start" into Bing and look what I got RIGHT AT THE TOP!
http://www.c5help.com/c5_no_start.htm
I put "C5 Corvette no start" into Bing and look what I got RIGHT AT THE TOP!
http://www.c5help.com/c5_no_start.htm
I want the one from GM.
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Yep, I do know that. I also know, that those threads contain the starting schematic, which would have probably helped you isolate your issue by now. All you need is a meter, and you could have already identified the issue. You also have not mentioned if you have any codes, security light, etc. If it's not reading the key, it will never start.
If you had posted what I asked for, I guarantee I'd have had what I needed by now.
But, like I said before, thanks for your "help."
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Let me make this simple:
1) I don't need help searching
2) If you don't have eSI, you don't need to waste your time here
3) If you do have eSI, but don't want to help, you don't need to waste your time here
Thanks in advance.
1) I don't need help searching
2) If you don't have eSI, you don't need to waste your time here
3) If you do have eSI, but don't want to help, you don't need to waste your time here
Thanks in advance.
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Maybe, just maybe, I know what I need. Maybe, I've already done some diagnostics. Maybe, the troubleshooter that I can longer pull up on my computer has what I need in it. Maybe, since you like to post that schematic, and that schematic comes from eSI, you could be helpful and post what I asked for without worrying whether its what you think I need.
Love always,
Lucky
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Gotta love how helpful and informative you have been here. If only there was some kind on international award for ignorant arrogance.
And, finally, thanks for your "help" yet again. Where would I be without you?
Last edited by TurboBerserker; Mar 13, 2012 at 08:49 PM.