blk car is mad at me no start city .....

[bradslt5]

i think the blk car is pissed off at me for cleaning and doing work on the wifes new 92 callaway zr1 . so its no start city . battery is good 13.3 security light is blinkingso i dont think its vats . relpaced the starter last summer . i turn the key and nothin . i tried the ole ck the clutch switch trick . turn the key to start and then press the clutch in and cant see the volt gauge change . so does that mean the clutch switch is gone . i moved the white car out of the garage in hopes that she would start no luck there either . i cant find the link to the t shootingfor this . HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Kevin]

i'd jumper out the clutch switch on both cars just because it's one less thing to fail. if you want I can post the procedure on how to do it

[Paul Workman]

The voltage not changing when the clutch pedal is depressed may be a good thing - indicates NO current - likely a connection somewhere - but "probably" not the starter! By-passing the clutch switch sounds like a good 'SOP' thing anyway. Good luck. IF you need a schematic, I'll see if I can locate one and scan it for ya.

P.

[bradslt5]

Originally Posted by Kevin

i'd jumper out the clutch switch on both cars just because it's one less thing to fail. if you want I can post the procedure on how to do it

that would be great for a proceedure . i can do the mechanics , but when it comes to electric ,i suck . i am challenged in that area. so any help id be forever in your debt

[tccrab]

I belive I can help you out.
It's called the "Dreaded No Start".
Here's a link:
http://www.zr1netregistry.com/forum/...=dreaded+start

Let me know if you need some help.

TomC

[bradslt5]

update , did a scann and its got code 46. i remember now putting the key to the 92 in the ignition of the 90. then put the key for the 90 in and tried to start . and nothin. did i fubar when i mixed up keys .can i clear this no wonder the blk car wont start i violated her with an ailien key .i said i was sorry but that didnt help .help the stuff drives e nuts i know i am an idiot

[Aurora40]

The VATS should clear after about 5 minutes.

[bradslt5]

i just tried it again and same thing .does that mean the little pill thingy has gone bad ?

[Kevin]

Pull drivers side hush panel. Find Purple wire that goes to clutch
switch. Look at switch and note the color of wire coming back
up.(Yellow??) Will be able to jumper them right there. I used a 3 in
wire with terminals on the end and unplugged the wires going to switch
and plugged in the jumper wire. Use a 12 ga wire at least as it does
carry a heavy current load which is why the switch fails, it gets hot
and the resistance across the points stops current flow.

[bradslt5]

kevin thanx so much . i will give it a try during lunch hour