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Z51JEFF · 10-23-2015

This is a thread I wrote on the starter relay mod from the other forum,not sure how long it will stay here but I gave it a shot. http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...made-easy.html

KFoster · 01-08-2016

Cool weather is here now. Haven't had the issue come up again. Located the wire to jump it. Battery was low, once charged it fired right up. When the prob started it seemed to happen after running a while in really hot weather. Might not show up again until then. If I figure it out, I will post what I find. Might be a good idea for the switch bypass anyway. I'd rather have it if it works, but I don't know if it's worth the gamble since so many see it as an issue.

Dynomite · 01-08-2016

Add the Relay and recondition the starter.....I do it to ALL ZR-1s....I also Block TB Coolant at the Injector Housings and add Differential Drain on ALL ZR-1s

Starter, Starter Relay, Wiring Harness, Battery, and Plugs Tricks

Tech Info - LT5 Added Systems

I do those modifications no matter the mileage and no matter if they are not in immediate need of the modifications

Racinfan83 · 01-08-2016

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Originally Posted by KFoster

Cool weather is here now. Haven't had the issue come up again. Located the wire to jump it. Battery was low, once charged it fired right up. When the prob started it seemed to happen after running a while in really hot weather. Might not show up again until then. If I figure it out, I will post what I find. Might be a good idea for the switch bypass anyway. I'd rather have it if it works, but I don't know if it's worth the gamble since so many see it as an issue.

I had a no start ONCE. And once was enough. Embarrassing to say the least, and had I not had a bunch of club members there willing to push the car (It started right up when I popped clutch) it would have been an expensive tow bill.
I did Dyno's relay shortly thereafter, and also put in a new battery. Never had an issue since. The good thing about the relay system is that if it "no starts" again - I know I have to excavate the starter and clean the contacts. Takes a lot of the guesswork out of the diagnosis..

WydGlydJim · 01-12-2016

Basically if you can hear a clunk at the starter, but no crank, it is a starter issue...no clunk probably one of the other switch failures......

I had a no start condition after winning best in show engine....kinda funny..

Dynomite · 01-12-2016

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Originally Posted by WydGlydJim

Basically if you can hear a clunk at the starter, but no crank, it is a starter issue...no clunk probably one of the other switch failures......

I had a no start condition after winning best in show engine....kinda funny..

A NO Clunk could be a stuck Solenoid.

That was Best in Show. Not Best in Run.

RussMcB · 01-12-2016

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Originally Posted by WydGlydJim

I had a no start condition after winning best in show engine....kinda funny..

That's funny. The first thing I pictured (which I'm sure isn't true) is that you had spent all day pressure washing the engine to get it looking perfect. :-)

KFoster · 06-07-2016

Warm weather is back and so is my issue. Happened a couple of times. My Uncle has as C3 and the guy helping him with it has worked on a ton of C4s and said my problem sounds like VATS. He said a lot of times you can wipe the key off and try again after 30 seconds and it will work. Haven't tried that, but really sounds like it might be my issue. Ordered the bypass from Ecklers and I will see if that works. IF not, I will add the bypass relay for the clutch switch. Will see how it goes and update accordingly.

10-23-2015	#11
Z51JEFF Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fremont,Ca Posts: 3,068	Re: No crank condition - need suggestions This is a thread I wrote on the starter relay mod from the other forum,not sure how long it will stay here but I gave it a shot. http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...made-easy.html Last edited by Z51JEFF; 10-24-2015 at 06:03 PM.

01-08-2016	#12
KFoster Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Decatur, AL Posts: 93	Re: No crank condition - need suggestions Cool weather is here now. Haven't had the issue come up again. Located the wire to jump it. Battery was low, once charged it fired right up. When the prob started it seemed to happen after running a while in really hot weather. Might not show up again until then. If I figure it out, I will post what I find. Might be a good idea for the switch bypass anyway. I'd rather have it if it works, but I don't know if it's worth the gamble since so many see it as an issue. __________________ 1990 ZR1, 1987 Mustang GT (since new), 1973 DeTomaso Pantera, 1987 928S4 Passed on: 1984 930S (gray market), 1988 Mustang Coupe Trooper car(drag)

01-08-2016	#13
Dynomite Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Dakota/California Posts: 3,797	Re: No crank condition - need suggestions Add the Relay and recondition the starter.....I do it to ALL ZR-1s....I also Block TB Coolant at the Injector Housings and add Differential Drain on ALL ZR-1s Starter, Starter Relay, Wiring Harness, Battery, and Plugs Tricks Tech Info - LT5 Added Systems I do those modifications no matter the mileage and no matter if they are not in immediate need of the modifications __________________ Left Clickable links -Solutions- LT5 Modifications/Rebuild Tricks Low Mileage ZR-1 Restoration 1990 Corvette (L98) Modifications LT5 Eliminated Systems LT5 Added Systems LT5/ZR-1 Fluids 1995 LT5 SPECIFIC TOP END REBUILD TRICKS

01-12-2016	#15
WydGlydJim Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wichita, Ks. Posts: 322	Re: No crank condition - need suggestions Basically if you can hear a clunk at the starter, but no crank, it is a starter issue...no clunk probably one of the other switch failures...... I had a no start condition after winning best in show engine....kinda funny.. __________________ 2009 LS9 1990 LT-5/sold/Bought my Baby back 1994 Lingenfelter LT-5/sold 1973 LS4/sold

06-07-2016	#18
KFoster Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Decatur, AL Posts: 93	Re: No crank condition - need suggestions Warm weather is back and so is my issue. Happened a couple of times. My Uncle has as C3 and the guy helping him with it has worked on a ton of C4s and said my problem sounds like VATS. He said a lot of times you can wipe the key off and try again after 30 seconds and it will work. Haven't tried that, but really sounds like it might be my issue. Ordered the bypass from Ecklers and I will see if that works. IF not, I will add the bypass relay for the clutch switch. Will see how it goes and update accordingly. __________________ 1990 ZR1, 1987 Mustang GT (since new), 1973 DeTomaso Pantera, 1987 928S4 Passed on: 1984 930S (gray market), 1988 Mustang Coupe Trooper car(drag)