NO START on 2 ZR-1's
 

I had two problems on mine. One was vats. Got a bypass to fix, but now I think my clutch switch is going out. That will keep it from starting. I also had one of the fuel hoses blow off in the tank. Those plastic clamps are no good. Especially over time. I replaced with metal hose clamps to fix it. Took about 30 mins.

I have to say my ZR-1 is more reliable than my Porsche's. Not as much as my Mustang. It and the Pantera will hold a charge for years. I had a switch in the door go out that drained mine overnight. Charge has been holding since I replaced the blower motor controller.

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Re: NO START on 2 ZR-1's
 

I will be pulling out fuel pumps and checking clamps. I think I may wait for that jumper cable fuel pump cable and see what that does.


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Re: NO START on 2 ZR-1's
 

Bruce, I'm currently stranded 2k miles from home in a '90 ZR-1 with a no crank situation. Any ideas on what to look for in terms of a former, aftermarket alarm? Someone installed a small red light and switch in the dash on mine in a location where I cannot reach behind it to trace wires. I can access under the driver's dash and the passenger kick panel.

Re: NO START on 2 ZR-1's
 

You'll have to first have a look and see what is not 'factory' looking wiring. You may see splices in some of the wires. You may see a factory orange wire (for example) that has a connector then goes into another color wire. Thats probably an indication that, that wire has been cut into. You may see its 'other end' of the same color, with a similar connection, and thats probably where the starter wire was cut and connected to either a kill switch or some sort of starter disabling device. When I did my car, the starter wouldnt even turn. I pulled the starter and cleaned everything out of it, like grease etc. Put new bearings in and lubed nothing else. Its been starting perfect now for years. The lube seems to gather dust etc and turn it into a paste that sticks the solenoid and bendix gear. Its a bit of a circus to get to all the parts but once its done it works fine.