Ignition switch
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Palm Coast Florida
Ignition switch
Anyone know how to turn on Ignition on without starting the engine? I have tried to use the scanner , but the ignition has to be on without the engine running.
Capt Bob
Capt Bob
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From: AZ
St. Jude Donor '06-'08-'10-'11-'12-'13 '14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19
IIRC, touch the bottom of the switch and hold it until you see the dashboard gauges and lights come on then release the switch. 5-10 seconds?
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From: Daytona Beach FL
Another unofficial way to do it is to push the top of the start switch as you normally would to start the engine, but don't push the clutch in.
If you do that method, make sure you have the transmission in neutral in case your clutch switch isn't set up properly!!
Over the years I've read of a couple times that service guys have reached in while standing outside the car and pushed the start button to have the starter engage and jerk the car forward. One report was of a car in a showroom that had that occur!!!
BTW, take a look at this thread:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/sout...7-31-10-a.html
Scroll down to post# 5 for a link to a map of the location, but it's just east off I-4 exit 101. If you're in town next Saturday you should try to drive down to Sanford to that very nice get-together!!! Hope to c'ya Saturday!
Bob
If you do that method, make sure you have the transmission in neutral in case your clutch switch isn't set up properly!!
Over the years I've read of a couple times that service guys have reached in while standing outside the car and pushed the start button to have the starter engage and jerk the car forward. One report was of a car in a showroom that had that occur!!!
BTW, take a look at this thread:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/sout...7-31-10-a.html
Scroll down to post# 5 for a link to a map of the location, but it's just east off I-4 exit 101. If you're in town next Saturday you should try to drive down to Sanford to that very nice get-together!!! Hope to c'ya Saturday!
Bob
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From: Far NW 'burbs of Chicago
St. Jude Donor '13
As mentioned above, push the bottom of the ign switch like you are going into Accessory, but hold it for about 10 seconds. When finished with whatever work you are doing, push the bottom of the switch again.
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