90 ZR1 Wont start - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

SEKZR1 · 07-27-2018

Hi
I just sold my 1990 ZR1. Car had just over 5000 miles. I never had a problem with it. New owner drove it home then called me saying the car will not start. Everything comes on when turning the key but will not crank. Security light comes on and goes out. I only have one key so He cant try another. Im thinking it has something to do with the theft system. Any one ever had this issue?
Thanks,Steve

onetinsoldier · 07-27-2018

Clutch to the floor ? Low battery ? could be a number of things ....

32valvesftw · 07-27-2018

Try jump starting it, simplest issue would be a low battery or ask him to push start it, turn key to on, call a couple of friends push it and pop the clutch in 2nd. If it starts the problem most likely is in the starting circuit or starter. After that follow FSM procedure for no start.

Karl · 07-27-2018

When I had my first zr-1 delivered, I drove to the gas station to fill up the tank.

When I got back in the car would not start.

Turned out the floor mat rolled up under the clutch pedal and it was not going all the way to the floor.

Good luck.

Dynomite · 07-27-2018

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Originally Posted by SEKZR1

Hi
I just sold my 1990 ZR1. Car had just over 5000 miles. I never had a problem with it. New owner drove it home then called me saying the car will not start. Everything comes on when turning the key but will not crank. Security light comes on and goes out. I only have one key so He cant try another. Im thinking it has something to do with the theft system. Any one ever had this issue?
Thanks,Steve

See the thread "Starting Issues" also posted today in the General Postings

Does the starter Solenoid move (is there a click and reduction in voltage by diming lights for example)?

If so.....that no start issue will be intermittent until you recondition the Starter Solenoid points. In Emergencies the Z is very easy to push start by hand in second gear pop clutch with key on (as 32valvesftw suggested above).

phrogs · 07-29-2018

It could be a number of things but it is his car now.
Tell him to get on here.

Paul Workman · 07-30-2018

Quote:

Originally Posted by phrogs

It could be a number of things but it is his car now.
Tell him to get on here.

Yup!

07-27-2018	#1
SEKZR1 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: NY Posts: 3	90 ZR1 Wont start Hi I just sold my 1990 ZR1. Car had just over 5000 miles. I never had a problem with it. New owner drove it home then called me saying the car will not start. Everything comes on when turning the key but will not crank. Security light comes on and goes out. I only have one key so He cant try another. Im thinking it has something to do with the theft system. Any one ever had this issue? Thanks,Steve

07-27-2018	#2
onetinsoldier Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 127	Re: 90 ZR1 Wont start Clutch to the floor ? Low battery ? could be a number of things ....

07-27-2018	#3
32valvesftw Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 529	Re: 90 ZR1 Wont start Try jump starting it, simplest issue would be a low battery or ask him to push start it, turn key to on, call a couple of friends push it and pop the clutch in 2nd. If it starts the problem most likely is in the starting circuit or starter. After that follow FSM procedure for no start.

07-27-2018	#4
Karl Join Date: May 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 982	Re: 90 ZR1 Wont start When I had my first zr-1 delivered, I drove to the gas station to fill up the tank. When I got back in the car would not start. Turned out the floor mat rolled up under the clutch pedal and it was not going all the way to the floor. Good luck.

07-29-2018	#6
phrogs Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Kalamazoo MI Posts: 1,763	Re: 90 ZR1 Wont start It could be a number of things but it is his car now. Tell him to get on here. __________________ JOHNNY P Currently own 90 ZR-1 #845 DRM 500 engine package 90 #226 Parts car Hit me up if you need anything. Last edited by phrogs; 07-29-2018 at 11:29 PM.