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Curve Crazy GT
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Grosse ILE,Michigan
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HELP ME PLEASE!!! its soooo annoying
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Atlanta GA
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Chris,
It sounds like it could be the starter switch. Have you tried to bypass the switch. Do you hear anything when you turn the switch? If so is it a click or does the fan come on in the heater?
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Bakersfield, California
Posts: 206
Real Name: Allan Wheeler
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Only other thing i could add is check the negative cable where it's attached to the body. Mine was hanging on by just a few little wires!!
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Salfordville, PA
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Real Name: Jeff
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Pull the battery leads off of the battery, not just tighten. Clean both the posts and cables and reinstall.
HTH Jeff
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Curve Crazy GT
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Grosse ILE,Michigan
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Allright, ill check all taht but now it wont even start, it just clicks, i have ignition switch in teh colum any more its a push button on teh dash, but ill clean EVERYTHING electrica
but any more input would be great cause im out doing it right now!l
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No....its not a Buick....
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: IL.
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Either turn off all the lights in the garage or wait till dark and have a buddy turn it over for you while your looking under the hood. You should be able to see the spark where its shorting out. Been there, done that. It beats taking everything apart. But you should just clean everything up anyways, then your good to go when driving season comes round!
HTH Joe
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Imperial Beach, CA South of San Diego
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Ron 72 GT 3.4L V-6/T-5/ZF posi - almost done - Just need AC installed. ![]() 75 Chevy monza 5.7L/TH350/Auburn 3.08 posi - Next |
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opel free after 26 years
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: sunderland england
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Real Name: barry williams
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have the batterie tested it sounds like it died or has just lost charge
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Senior Contributor
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Mt. Clemens, Michigan
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CoolCrisp! You don't live that far from me, and it was snowing like crazy here! What, do you live in an oasis?
![]() I have been waiting for a decent day to take mine for a ride....
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Senior Contributor
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Kent Lakes, NY
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Real Name: Jeff
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Don't forget to check all the connections at the starter too.
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Duluth,Ga.
Posts: 649
Real Name: John
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Bypass ( Jump ) the ign. switch, go to the connector at the starter and go between the battery cable connector at the starter (Jump )to the solenoid connector ( car out of gear and brakes on & coil disconnected for safety )If the starter turns on then you will work from the solenoid connector & wiring back to your starter switch inside the car ( you said you had a push button ? ) HTH
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Opeler
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Minnesota
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Firstly, I'd give your battery terminals a GOOD cleaning. Secondly, I'd either give the battery leads a GOOD cleaning or replace them. Thirdly, clean ANY and all grounds. Still doesn't work? Then, bypass your starter by jumping across the solenoid terminals (like guyopel suggested). If that STILL doesn't work, you may have a problem with your ignition cylinder. I had the same problem with my old pickup, I tried every stinking thing possible and ended up having to yank the steering wheel and replacing the cylinder.
Now... You said that it intermittently works? I'd say the issue is with a loose wire, which is difficult to track down. Instead of cleaning your ground point, try clipping, stripping, and reattaching your wires. If you find a break in a wire that's causing a short, DO NOT USE A BUTT CONNECTOR!!!! Yes I know, they're cheap, easy, and pretty reliable. But repair it the right way: Solder and Shrink Tubing. Not only will it look more professional but it will also be more reliable in the long run. |
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Detroit,where my home was
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Maria - Hoop, The Netherlands
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Real Name: Erick
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