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Old 06-18-2002, 04:43 PM
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Car wont start sometimes..

sometimes when i go to crank my car up it wont start.. i thought it was the starter.. so i replaced it.. but it still does.. when i turn the key.. the lights come on.. radio works.. and all .. it just wont crank.. its like i have to let it cool down or something.. what could this be..
Old 06-18-2002, 05:12 PM
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do you hear a loud clicking noise.? or is everything dead quiet when you try & crank. (your engine)
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everything is quiet.. no clicking
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do you have vats? might be problem with it, bad lock cylinder, heat soak problem?
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yeah possible VAT (vehicle anti theft)
Just wondering if you have a voltage drop when you crank if you have it means the power is getting to your starter & it maybe your solinoid , although you said you changed ya s/motor.
mmmmmmmm tricky one.
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Car: Red 87 IROC-Z28 T-Top
Engine: 5.7 Tuned Port Injection
Transmission: 700R4 Auto
Axle/Gears: BW 9-Bolt 3.27
I have the same exact thing, made 2 posts about it recently. My mechanic is gonna check it out again next week.
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