starter issues
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starter issues
ok im not really sure whats going on here when the car is cold it starts fine but when it is warm i go to start it its like the solenoid is sticking or something as if i had a key and kept turning the ignition has anyone else had this issue its a 05 c6 just went out of warranty with 30,000 miles on it
Racer
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Does it crank up and the starter just stays engaged or does it just take it a while for it to finally fire off? I had the later problem on my 08 Coupe. Took it in to the dealer and they had to replace the fuel pump. Apparently it wasnt keeping the appropriate pressure in the lines to have fuel ready on start up. Odd though because mine did this opposite of yours. Cold cranks were tough but once it was warm it was fine.
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If it turns over when the button is pushed, but won't start, then I would guess the fuel problem mentioned above...
The starter and solenoid are working fine if the car turns over...they aren't responsible for the running, only the cranking.
The starter and solenoid are working fine if the car turns over...they aren't responsible for the running, only the cranking.
Last edited by cclive; Jul 16, 2008 at 11:19 AM.
Racer
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See mine would do the same thing. It would try to start for like 10 seconds and then finally would fire off and start up. AS stated, mine was the fuel pump. Mine always cranked up, but sometimes it would just take a long time.
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well so far here is where im at it was at the dealer for three days they reprogrammed the computer and they said they dont know what else to do that GM knows of the problem and they are trying to come up with a resolution im so pissed so i scheduled it to go to another dealership i wish somebody could help me
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hey
for real im on this forum often and it looks like every1 has the same problems wit goin to the dealer and they dont know **** wtf, im trying to change my starter now cause u hear a click but its not turning ova so wut i did wuz OLD SCHOOL i jacked up the car had my brotha hit the starter wit a hammer while i pushed the button and it started right away so dats how figured to change my starter. but the dealerships need to get bombed
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Yeah i hear you well today im dropping it off at the other dealership were suppodsly a CORVETTE GURU WORKS so we will see but mainly the only thing i keep hearing is make sure u run 93 octane like no sh*t why would i run anything else
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If the engine is not turning over when you hit the start button and the engine is up to operating temperature, it could very well be the starter or starter solenoid. That's a common symptom. Be sure to check your battery connections and the connections on the starter. 