Car will not start
Team Owner
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From: Far NW 'burbs of Chicago
St. Jude Donor '13
We presume you mean "won't crank at all", right?
Do other electrical items like headlights, work ok?
Homeboy's tip is accurate.
There are, unfortunately, a lot of electrical connections in this car. But if it's totally dead, that is usually easier to diagnose than chronic low or intermittent electrical power.
Do other electrical items like headlights, work ok?
Homeboy's tip is accurate.
There are, unfortunately, a lot of electrical connections in this car. But if it's totally dead, that is usually easier to diagnose than chronic low or intermittent electrical power.
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8th Gear
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Long Beach CA
I was about to have it towed to the dealership and the tow truck driver tried to start it. He did it in rapidly 5 times and it started right up. So is it possible that it is the starter? If so does anyone know any DIY prodcedures to changing it? Thans guys.
Pro
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From: Toccoa GA
It is an easy change. It is on the passenger side. Lift the front (secure it with something safe like jack stands) and you can easily get to it. If I remember correctly, one bolt takes time to remove and re-install. Just due to angle and location. Smaller fingers may help. Not a hard job though.
Team Owner
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From: San Clemente CA
Even new batteries can have a low charge or can be defective. Have a load test done on it. It's the only way to know if it's good. Most auto parts stores will do it for free. 
Last edited by VET4LES; Aug 24, 2013 at 09:19 AM.
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From: Palm Desert California
starter problems
My 2007 C6 started having problems about 6 months ago just sometimes it would start sometimes not. When I hit the starter button everything shut off, then about 5 seconds later it would power up again. If I was lucky it would start. Finally two weeks ago it would not start or jump start. Had it towed to La Quinta Chev. They found the problem to be the starter burned up along with the wire from the battery to the starter. They said the post on the starter had broken which caused the arc and problem.
$477 for starter $125 for the wire and 3 hours labor to replace the started.
Did I get screwed or does it really take 3 hours to change a starter.
$477 for starter $125 for the wire and 3 hours labor to replace the started.
Did I get screwed or does it really take 3 hours to change a starter.
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From: Peoria/Phoenix AZ
C6 of Year Finalist (performance mods) 2019
The Bakelite on the solenoid has probably cracked/split/broken.
Any decent auto electrical repair shop can replace the solenoid in 10 minutes for $30-40. You can R&R the starter on jackstands in less than 2 hours. It's pretty simple.
It seems there have been a rash of these lately, maybe due to the hot weather and hotter exhaust right next to the starter.
Any decent auto electrical repair shop can replace the solenoid in 10 minutes for $30-40. You can R&R the starter on jackstands in less than 2 hours. It's pretty simple.
It seems there have been a rash of these lately, maybe due to the hot weather and hotter exhaust right next to the starter.
Pro
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Toccoa GA
$477 for starter $125 for the wire and 3 hours labor to replace the started.
Did I get screwed or does it really take 3 hours to change a starter.
Did I get screwed or does it really take 3 hours to change a starter.