C5 Tech Corvette Tech/Performance: LS1 Corvette Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Tech Topics, Basic Tech, Maintenance, How to Remove & Replace
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Car wouldn't start ??????

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 30, 2003 | 12:01 AM
  #1  
RJ98Vette's Avatar
RJ98Vette
Thread Starter
Racer
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 402
Likes: 0
From: Torrance California
Default Car wouldn't start ??????

Leaving work tonight I put the key in and when I turned it, there not no response. The DIC and stereo turned on as well as exterior lights, but no ignition. I tried removing the key and starting in neutral, both of which didn't work. I managaed to get it to turn over, but it wouldn't stay running.
Finally it fired and ran fine all the way home.

Any ideas what could be wrong? :confused:
Reply
Old Dec 30, 2003 | 01:49 AM
  #2  
ROCKnROLL's Avatar
ROCKnROLL
Veteran
Supporting Lifetime
25 Year Member
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
 
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 2,082
Likes: 1
From: Louisville KY
Default Re: Car wouldn't start ?????? (RJ98Vette)

you could have a problem and then maybe not. the c5 can do some strange things one time and never duplicate it again.
The first thing to do is check for codes.
Reply
Old Dec 30, 2003 | 06:57 AM
  #3  
C5XTASY's Avatar
C5XTASY
Safety Car
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 4,949
Likes: 10
From: Monticello MN
Default Re: Car wouldn't start ?????? (RJ98Vette)

Leaving work tonight I put the key in and when I turned it, there not no response. The DIC and stereo turned on as well as exterior lights, but no ignition. I tried removing the key and starting in neutral, both of which didn't work. I managaed to get it to turn over, but it wouldn't stay running.
Finally it fired and ran fine all the way home.

Any ideas what could be wrong? :confused:
Insert and withdraw your key several times into the ignition switch cleaning the key with alcohol in between insertions. This same exact thing happened to me after eating a jelly doughnut. Must have had something on my fingers when I grabbed the keys out of my pocket. I learned my lesson. I didn't know what was going on either. Stay away from Krispy Kremes! :lol:
Ed
Reply
Old Dec 30, 2003 | 10:37 AM
  #4  
RJ98Vette's Avatar
RJ98Vette
Thread Starter
Racer
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 402
Likes: 0
From: Torrance California
Default Re: Car wouldn't start ?????? (C5XTASY)

Thanks. I will try and check the codes next. It ran fine this morning and started fine both times - first at 4 AM when I stopped worrying and got up to try it and then again at 6AM leaving for work.
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Car wouldn't start ??????





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:09 AM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE