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Old Jan 26, 2019 | 12:06 AM
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1999 c5 vette starts for like 4 seconds then dies. I'm running open headers at the moment but the front o2s are in, I've deleted the rear o2s the egr and the secondary air pump on hp tuners. I'm just trying to figure this thing out
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Old Jan 29, 2019 | 01:36 PM
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Did it run for some time after the header swap? What are your o2 sensors reporting key on but not cranking?
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Old Jan 30, 2019 | 06:05 PM
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it has only ran for 2 seconds since the car has had headers on it. i disabled the vats system the o2s the column lock and the egr system in hp tuners.
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Old Jan 30, 2019 | 09:17 PM
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check the ground on the drivers side of the engine block should have one eyelet and a ground strap to the frame rail , this grounds the fuel pump relay and will result in a no start if left undone, common when headers are installed to be over looked
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Old Jan 30, 2019 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 1984ho
check the ground on the drivers side of the engine block should have one eyelet and a ground strap to the frame rail , this grounds the fuel pump relay and will result in a no start if left undone, common when headers are installed to be over looked
it does start and run for 2 seconds
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Old Jan 30, 2019 | 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by James Meadows
it does start and run for 2 seconds
that is exactly what mine did when that ground was off just double check it .. might be something else but worth a shot
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Old Apr 9, 2019 | 09:25 PM
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Check the water temperature sensor on the driver’s side. Had a similar issue in my camaro after header install and the water temp sensor was cracked.
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