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Old Jul 20, 2025 | 01:24 AM
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I was driving my corvette for maybe 1 hour or so and then when I turn it off and maybe come about 15 minutes later to start it and drive it again, it’ll turn everything on but actually starting the car. Then after another 15-30 minutes it would start. My guess is that I’m overheating the car so it won’t start just yet or something? What could it be.
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If you mean the car won't crank over at first but crank over and start twenty minutes later you probably need a new starter.
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Originally Posted by DrivesWithTwoFeet
If you mean the car won't crank over at first but crank over and start twenty minutes later you probably need a new starter.
I replaced the starter in may bcz my starter actually had went out. I drive a manual c7 so not sure if it’s common or not. OH also I always have a rachet on me to unbolt the negative terminal on my battery for 30 secs and reconnect and it actually starts right up just incase I’m in a emergency with the car
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Were you stepping on the clutch? jk

Battery maybe?
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Were you stepping on the clutch? jk

Battery maybe?
is it common to happen? I bought the car in may and the battery says 2/25 on it
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And you don't get any notices on the dash? no check engine light or codes?
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