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My C6 is unable to start. It just cranks and cranks. It's at a small dealership now in Durango Co where they do not have a Corvette mechanic. Has anyone else had this problem? If so, what was the fix.
Melting Slicks
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hey, jazz, there was a thread on the forum here recently about one that would intermittently not start. it turned out to be the connector that went to the fuel pump or relay that had backed out of the plug just slightly. it was a real bear to find, but this dealer tech hung in and found it. it may be in the faq section. hope this helps, cranky 
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Originally Posted by jraz
My C6 is unable to start. It just cranks and cranks. It's at a small dealership now in Durango Co where they do not have a Corvette mechanic. Has anyone else had this problem? If so, what was the fix.
As cranky says, a likely culprit is loss of fuel pressure due to an electrical fault in the fuel pump circuit. Some people have had this problem, and it turned out to be a connector not fully seated in the fuel pump circuit. That's not a guarantee that this is your problem, but other than the precise locations of the parts, there's nothing really different about the circuits and systems of a Corvette than any other Chevrolet of recent vintage. A mechanic competent to work on any other Chevy shouldn't find it difficult to work on this one.
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I'm not sure if this is the same problem. I had my FSU replaced like so many others have had. So the fuel gauge works fine now. But ever since, when I start the car, it cranks for awhile and doesn't start. After a couple of seconds, I hit stop and try it again and it always works. This only occurs when I leave the car off for more than 10 minutes or so. Under 10 minutes, she'll start up just fine. Dealer looked at it and said they needed to replace the transfer fuel line between the two tanks. Part just came in and I'm taking the car in later this week to have it replaced. I'm crossing my fingers and hope this works.
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From: Orwigsburg Pa.
Originally Posted by cranky
hey, jazz, there was a thread on the forum here recently about one that would intermittently not start. it turned out to be the connector that went to the fuel pump or relay that had backed out of the plug just slightly. it was a real bear to find, but this dealer tech hung in and found it. it may be in the faq section. hope this helps, cranky
Melting Slicks
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From: Southwest Florida
Originally Posted by jraz
Just received a call from the dealership and they found a loose ground wire to the fuel pump. They say car runs fine now.
Mike
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See this post about corroded fuel pump terminal block (NOT in the engine compartment, under left rear wheel).....
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1123734
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1123734
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From: Rowlett TX
Originally Posted by icedancr
See this post about corroded fuel pump terminal block (NOT in the engine compartment, under left rear wheel).....
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1123734
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1123734
Here are a few pics:
Routing of "Transmission to Engine Harness" (#22 is C184)
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Connector C184 (13) located on R/H side of engine
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Connector C184 Pinout (pin A4 marked in Red)
Hope this helps
