i've taken the car to 3 different chevy dealers and they all give it back saying there's nothing wrong with it, but in 6 months of me owning the car it's done it twice now, the first was in the first week and it started after about an hour. the car has a clean title and 32000 miles on it, any suggestions for the next time it hapens.
2006-09-09 17:54:20 · 10 answers · asked by playboypaul33 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
There are a couple ignition interlocks on late-model chevrolet vehicles. There's the transmission interlock (that requires you to be in park before you can start the engine.) There is the brake interlock (that requires you to be braking before you can start the car). My first guess would be that one of these interlocks is faulty. Next time if happens, try tappnig the brake a couple times, and try shifting out of park and back into it, and see if that helps.
2006-09-09 17:59:20 · answer #1 · answered by greeneyedprincess 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this problem too... It is a really stupid thing... My first question for you... 6-speed? Do you have floor mats? If yes to both... sometimes it won't start unless you really have the clutch ALL THE WAY to the floor. Try that, maybe the mats are getting in the way... otherwise, there is a wealth of information on corvetteforum.com. If you aren't a member, you need to be! :) You can get an answer to anything there. Buy anything for your Vette. Also, a nice local Corvette club would be a good thing to invest in. Instant friends, with similar interests.
You can scan your own codes, don't bother with a mechanic, your car has 8 on board computers to tell you what is wrong, you can get the same info for free... it is on the dash... where it says "corvette, by Chevrolet" when turn the key in the ignition to acc or start it... I can't remember what you gotta push to see them. Ask on the Corvette forum. That is where I got the info.
Okay, I found the link where you can find how to check trouble codes and find out what they mean. It would be the same info that your mechanic would get
2006-09-12 15:46:48 · answer #2 · answered by Its Me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possible problems are starter solenoid, starter relay, or ignition switch, perhaps a program computer chip and less likely the previously mentioned transmission or brake interlocks.
Here's the problem: It can not be diagnosed if the car is starting because the circuit is obviously working then. It can only be diagnosed when the circuit is not working because then the meters can find a break in the circuit. About the only way to get this diagnosed is to have your car towed to a mechanic when it happens next time and not try to restart it. Yes that is an expensive pain in the butt but so is replacing components blindly. My experience is that this will occur more and more often and eventually leave you stranded, perhaps in a dangerous place. Join Allstate Motor Club ($1 for the first 3 months) and have it towed when it happens again, allstate will give you free towing up to $250 worth! Bad problem, good luck!
2006-09-09 18:09:52 · answer #3 · answered by Doctor ~W. 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It sounds like the ignition module is bad, as they will act just like this when they are. An intermittent problem is the worst kind known to man. If it doesn't do it while it is being tested, then there is no way of knowing what in the world it could be. Sorry about that, but that is the only thing I can think of that will do that. I do wish you good luck in finding the problem.
2006-09-14 10:53:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to scan it for memory codes first thing to do is hook up the scanner and get in the data stream. an experienced tech should be able to see any data thats off spec. my first guess would be a bad coolant sensor.but guessing isnt the thing to do. if you dont drive the car every day or it sits for long periods of time. it will be a bit slow to start.if you press the accelerator pedal while starting it it will flood it. never push the gas while starting a fuel injected motor. old rotten gas can throw everything off on any car.clean the throttle body bore, behind the butterfly. you can use a toothbrush in most cases with some spray carb cleaner
2006-09-09 20:46:18 · answer #5 · answered by NONAME 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm a Chevy guy but I say that Vette's are Juck. !0 or 20 year's from now it will still be Juck. Why do I say that? Well, My Dad own's a 1976 Stringray. Do you think that's worth any anything today? I don't think so. Maybe a 1967 with a 427 is worth something. But, Not a plain 1976 L-88 Corvette. L-88 is a 350 small block.
2006-09-09 20:21:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
When you say it won't start ,do you mean it won't turn over (or crank) either The theft deterrent system has a way of not letting a restart until 10 min passes between tries. Have them check your keys and anti theft system
2006-09-09 18:01:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a mechanic, but my hubby does some work on cars.OK,check the computer chip,diagnostic check ,solenoid,and make sure all wires are connected.One more thing try checking the ignition
2006-09-09 18:48:57 · answer #8 · answered by yoyo 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
well not enough info... but usually the starter over heats "its too close to the exhaust" and gets so hot it wont operate.. there should be a heat shield on it if not try to have one installed it should help..hope this helps you and good luck
2006-09-09 17:59:56 · answer #9 · answered by lifetimefamily 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
have it scanned for theft deterent codes stored ,that would be the first thing to do.
2006-09-10 03:46:30 · answer #10 · answered by deltech 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋