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Old Nov 7, 2021 | 08:15 PM
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Is there any way to hook up a starter button through the crank rely to turn the engine over for compression test? This is for GUD TWN needs help (2005 Z51 corvette).

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Old Nov 8, 2021 | 10:25 AM
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I wonder if you could use the trick where you hold the gas pedal to the floor and hit the starter button. Supposed to turn over but not start.
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Yes, a "Clear Flood Crank" requires nothing but putting the gas pedal to the floor and HOLDING it there while attempting to start the car...no need to mess with relays !!

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Actually looking for a remote starter button to plug into the crank relay, but thanks guys for your suggestion. I had an article but forgot where I put it.
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you can pull the cap off of the starter relay and mechanically engage it.
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