![]() |
#1 |
![]() Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Saskatoon Canada
Posts: 47
|
![]()
After 10 months of flawless performance, I had a no start. Car was warm but had been sitting for about 1 hour. No security light, no solenoid click, nothing when you turn the key. So I tried to remember posts that I had read in the past about no starts but drew a blank. Waited about another 20 minutes and then it started. I guess a bypass is in order.
__________________
1991 ZR-1 #1158 Dark Red Metallic/Saddle 1993 LT-1 White/Red Guts SOLD 1986 L98 4+3 Red/Grey SOLD |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 | |
![]() Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Portland Oregon metro area (Washington side)
Posts: 3,207
|
![]() Quote:
to get "just one more" start before replacing the switch. As a general rule you always want the clutch fully pressed before turning the key. That way the switch does not draw an arc on the contacts when current is applied. I do this and I have never had a no-start due to the clutch switch in 15yrs.
__________________
Scott ![]() Vett owner since 1979._It's about the car and the people |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
![]() Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Portland Oregon metro area (Washington side)
Posts: 3,207
|
![]()
He says no security light so I think VATS is not involved.
Since he waited a while and it started that probably rules out battery. I think he's on to it. Likely needs a temporary bypass of clutch switch to get over the hump. At least he's not stranded. But still could be the bendix on the starter. It's just less often that it's that.
__________________
Scott ![]() Vett owner since 1979._It's about the car and the people Last edited by scottfab; 09-02-2012 at 10:44 AM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 | |
![]() Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Bartlett, IL
Posts: 7,152
|
![]() Quote:
I bought a starter solenoid rebuild kit, replacing the contacts on the solenoid.. Has been working great since.. I still need to check the bypass switch to see if it works, then I might wire it back in the circuit
__________________
1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978 |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 | |
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Chicagoland, IL
Posts: 9,697
|
![]() Quote:
__________________
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Former Membership Chairman Former ZR-1 Registry - BOD 1972 Corvette 4speed base Coupe SOLD long time ago 1984 Corvette Z-51/4+3 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Aqua/Gray #474 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Black Rose/Cognac #458 2014 Honda VFR Interceptor DX |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 |
![]() Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: TN
Posts: 581
|
![]()
Guys, why dont we get all this info put together ,ie all the important topics , emergency issues , upgrades bla bla bla and make a book out of it !!? Serious ! We could all pitch in and pay for it to be printed and sell it on the site for the registry to have $$ for events or needed emergency funds.. My reason for saying this is Just like Moonlk said trying to remember everything we've read or heard in the past its easy to draw a blank. Just the price of 1 wrecker haul , damage from hauling, and time would make the book worth its weight in oil
![]() I guess another reason I am thinking about this is I am writing a book on health - martial arts and healing . There's a dude not too far from me that will put the book in print fairly cheap.. Sorry I didnt mean to steal the topic ! to my corner now ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 | |
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Chicagoland, IL
Posts: 9,697
|
![]() Quote:
![]()
__________________
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Former Membership Chairman Former ZR-1 Registry - BOD 1972 Corvette 4speed base Coupe SOLD long time ago 1984 Corvette Z-51/4+3 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Aqua/Gray #474 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Black Rose/Cognac #458 2014 Honda VFR Interceptor DX |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 |
![]() Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Portland Oregon metro area (Washington side)
Posts: 3,207
|
![]()
Yup and because it's not printed it can remain flexible and has at least the possibility of staying current.
There are also other sources of into like the ZR-1netrestistry "How To" section and other forums http://www.zr1netregistry.com/ZR1_howto.htm
__________________
Scott ![]() Vett owner since 1979._It's about the car and the people |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 |
![]() Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: TN
Posts: 581
|
![]()
YES HE HAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! perfect.!!! I'm reading a bunch of his info now..
But It would still be cool to have it on paper.. ( or I guess I could just take notes from his info and keep it in the vette.) I just know my luck the 1 time I have an issue the site will be down or my phone will be dead hard to beat a manual. BUT yes Dynomite has done a great job and it is really appreciated ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#10 |
![]() ![]() Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: pittsburgh
Posts: 4,632
|
![]()
these cars have always had little niggles that have made owning them trying. and now at 23 years old...they're just getting tiring
__________________
It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B" |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
|
|