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Old Aug 8, 2023 | 02:09 PM
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1999 corvette coupe automatic. some days it starts and runs fine. other days cranks but wont start at all. Once in a while it will stall at a stop. any ideas?
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You need to retrieve codes from the DIC, it could offer a starting point for troubleshooting.
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seems to not want to start when its hot and muggy outside. could be coincidence. Didnt start yesterday was nice and cool out today and it started. I will have to go to my buddies shop and have him put the tester on to find any codes.
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my luck it wont start tomorrow when i go to take to shop..lol..It's hit or miss with it lately. Afraid to drive anywhere far. sucks.

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You can pull the codes straight from the dash yourself on a C5. No code reader needed.

Google search pulling codes from a C5 and you will instantly get 10 videos on youtube on how to do it.

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Yes pull codes, that may help.

What is the battery voltage across the battery terminals? NOT the DIC reading.

A failing ignition switch can exhibit these symptoms but hard to positively diagnose.
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