93 powers up but will not start
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93 powers up but will not start
I hope someone can help me. I have a 93 LT1, drove to the store tonight and everthing was fine. When I got in to leave it would not start. The lights come on and everything powers up like normal but the engine does not even turn over. No clicking noise or anything. Tried jump starting anyway but it didn't work. Had to have it towed home. Could it be a security problem? Starter? I'd really appreciate any help.
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I hope someone can help me. I have a 93 LT1, drove to the store tonight and everthing was fine. When I got in to leave it would not start. The lights come on and everything powers up like normal but the engine does not even turn over. No clicking noise or anything. Tried jump starting anyway but it didn't work. Had to have it towed home. Could it be a security problem? Starter? I'd really appreciate any help.
You would have to check for no voltage to the starter with key turned to verify that it's not just the starter however; or scan it and it will show if vats.
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VATS, Try a cotton swab with some alcohol On the contacts and the key itself hopefully its just dirty. Then when you get some time bypass that rascal.
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You guys were right. It was the VAT system.The problem is that the last shipment of GM's BCM units were defective and had to be sent back. They are all on back order. They estimated 6 to 8 weeks. My mechanic found one with everything intact at a salvage yard. The man is my hero. Got it back last night with a couple extra keys.
If anyone ever needs an excellant and honest mechanic in Silicon Valley let me know.
My mechanic has done so much work on my car he says he owns it by proxy
Thanks for all your help guys.
If anyone ever needs an excellant and honest mechanic in Silicon Valley let me know.
My mechanic has done so much work on my car he says he owns it by proxy
Thanks for all your help guys.
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I hope someone can help me. I have a 93 LT1, drove to the store tonight and everthing was fine. When I got in to leave it would not start. The lights come on and everything powers up like normal but the engine does not even turn over. No clicking noise or anything. Tried jump starting anyway but it didn't work. Had to have it towed home. Could it be a security problem? Starter? I'd really appreciate any help.
Battery went to dead short possible, this has happened 3 times to me so I SWITCHED OVER TO A Optimum Battery because corvettes ride rough and the batteries life is short.