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Re-Start Problems

Posted: 1/30/17 10:33am Message 1 of 12
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METAIRIE, LA - USA
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Well I am back to attacking my restart issue again.  I have my A/C and Heat control panel out the car which I though maybe the issue and that is not it.  Ran the car on the street and in my garage for about and hour and the car attempted to restart once but that wasn’t it, will not restart.  I also have my alternator light coming on at low rpm’s on the dash.  I replace it years ago with a new one.  Keep in mind I have always had this re-start problem.  Looking for what direction to go here?  May have to address my alternator problem again first.  Belt is pretty tight, so I don’t think that is it.  My starter is also rapped w/ a heat shield.  Has to be something simple, I just need to find it.  I am trying to get the car close to 100 percent so I can sell it.  I just don’t do anything w/ the car anymore, its time.  Looking for help. 




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Re: Re-Start Problems

Posted: 1/30/17 11:20am Message 2 of 12
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I let the car sit for two hours.  It restarted 3 times.



Re: Re-Start Problems

Posted: 1/30/17 1:47pm Message 3 of 12
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Vette(s): 1973 Orange Metallic Coupe (orig owner), L82, 4 spd (WR), PS, (A/C & PW (I installed from wrecked 73)), leather, AM/FM Stereo, ran with '65 FI unit earlier & will again some day. 2023 Accelerate Yellow HTC Stingray
Define "won't restart".  Doesn't turn over or turns over but won't start.


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Re: Re-Start Problems

Posted: 1/30/17 3:44pm Message 4 of 12
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Nothing no power to starter, no click of solenoid, nothing.




Re: Re-Start Problems

Posted: 1/30/17 4:23pm Message 5 of 12
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79forever - This is an older post from back in the day. http://www.c3vr.com/vrforums/no-crank-82-need-help_message319966.html That said it may not apply to your situation due to your problem sounding like a heat soak issue. However ever bit of info helps. Good luck !


Re: Re-Start Problems

Posted: 1/31/17 5:10am Message 6 of 12
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Been down the heat soak road.  I wrapped the started years ago with the fiberglass heat shield.


Re: Re-Start Problems

Posted: 1/31/17 7:01am Message 7 of 12
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Check your ignition switch on top of the column . A rod from your key switch runs down to the switch. 2 small 5/16 screws hold it in place. I usually drop column, remove air ducts.


Re: Re-Start Problems

Posted: 2/1/17 1:49pm Message 8 of 12
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What should I look for?  I have never done this.  I saw on another post to try putting it in neutral and start also.




Re: Re-Start Problems

Posted: 2/1/17 9:23pm Message 9 of 12
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Since it's an automatic, try holding the key in the Start position while moving the tranny from Park to Drive to see if the starter tries in one of the non-neutral positions.  If it does then the neutral safety switch requires adjusting.

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Re: Re-Start Problems

Posted: 2/6/17 8:55am Message 10 of 12
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Thanks will try that.  I saw an old message on this also.


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