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SVTBAIT 05-05-2013 09:08 PM

Car Won't Always Start
 
I'm trying to figure out exactly what's up with my car.

The car will not even turn on when I turn the key - nothing happens. After doing this 3-4 times the car usually starts just perfectly.

I've been reading about the Column Lock Bypass, but this doesn't seem to be a symptom.

The car is a 2002 Z06 (6-speed).

Thanks for the help.

El original 05-05-2013 09:13 PM

Not the CLB but maybe the clutch is not depressed fully or the starter lockout on the clutch is faulty.... hopefully someone else has had this issue and can help you more. Good luck and if you find the issue pls share the solution. Rob

C5GEES 05-05-2013 09:24 PM

I am having the same problem on my 2002 convertible (auto.)

Major Dump 05-05-2013 09:49 PM

Check for codes? Mine did this too but it was because the contacts in side the ignition switch had corrosion.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...ch-repair.html

dba4life 05-05-2013 10:27 PM

Sounds similar to when my starter was going. It got worse and I ended up keeping a broom handle in the car to knock the starter to get it going before getting it replaced. That did work every time.

There are some nice threads on troubleshooting this issue. Look in the tech section as well.

Zr-1Mike00 05-06-2013 12:04 AM


Originally Posted by dba4life (Post 1583824196)
Sounds similar to when my starter was going. It got worse and I ended up keeping a broom handle in the car to knock the starter to get it going before getting it replaced. That did work every time.

There are some nice threads on troubleshooting this issue. Look in the tech section as well.

Exactly! I did the same thing. I posted about it about a month ago:


Originally Posted by Zr-1Mike00 (Post 1583727853)
I had the same exact issue with my car earlier this year. ('02 MN6 Coupe) I did a lot of trouble shooting and it wound up being the starter. Forum Member Bill Curlee is the guy to talk to for sure, he helped me with trouble shooting and I ended up ordering the starter from Gene at GM PartsHouse...

This is what I tried:

Opening the hood and having someone use a broom handle and bang the starter from the passengers side and then try and crank it..

Use your spare key if you have it. Sometimes the pellet (resistor) is bad on the key and you might need a new one.

Also under the passenger side foot well IN the car:

1: Car in Neutral
2. E-Brake up and chock the wheels
3. Key in the on position
4: Then go under the passenger side foot well and remove the carpet and access panel. The fuse box is on the right and then there is a series of wires on the left going into a box. If you use a paper clip and insert one side in where the red wire is and the other where the purple wire is and try to jump the two.

If it starts up Then I believe it is a bad relay/wires to the starter....


Hope this helps! :cheers: If worse comes to worse I would definitely reach out to Bill Curlee for troubleshooting tips!


bpenn8966 05-06-2013 07:31 AM

Mine did this a while back too, it would start fine most of the time but once in a while nothing.

Through process of elimination found that the wire connections on the starter had worked themselves loose just a bit, enough to stop it from turning over every once in a while. Check them out to make sure they're tight, it's worth a shot anyway.

STALION 05-06-2013 08:06 AM

Checking and cleaning of terminals is rarely done. It is the simplest and cheapest method before really ripping into things. A little sand paper, and dieelectric grease go a long way :)

bpenn8966 05-06-2013 08:47 AM

:iagree:

That is exactly what I did.:thumbs:


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