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Old Aug 19, 2015 | 10:33 AM
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Default Starter doesn't crank, drops all elec

The starter doesn't crank and all power shuts off.
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Old Aug 19, 2015 | 10:36 AM
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check the battery
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Originally Posted by neutron82
check the battery
battery 12.4v less than 6 months old

thanks
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C5 battery charge loss chart

A fully charged battery should be 12.6v or more.

If the battery is

12.5 = 85% charged
12.4 = 65%
12.3 = 50%
12.2 = 35%
12.1 = drained
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Originally Posted by 8VETTE7
With the heat this time of year it is the most likely suspect.

If it is not the battery after you have it tested (most parts stores do that free) then the starter/solenoid is the next suspect. Use an old broom handle placed on the solenoid (NOT the electrical connection) and while a helper holds the key in the start position use a heavy hammer to wrap on the end on the broom handle. No love taps. Solid wrap. If it starts then the starter/solenoid is the problem.
In trying to get to starter, I hit the battery cables by mistake and the relays started clicking. I tightend cables to battery and my 2000 vette started right up.

Thanks both you and Neutron for your help. dhage
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well yeah loose battery cables will do it too... glad you got it fixed though
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Thanks for posting your resolution... it helps others that have similar issues!

You still need to top off your battery..
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