My '88 won't crank over
02-04-2013, 01:09 AM
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My '88 won't crank over
'88 Auto Convertible..
The dash lights light up but nothing else happens when I turn the key all the way. I had an AC Delco re-built starter fitted 12 months ago when the original died and all was fine until this past weekend. The vats system has been bypassed a few years back so I figure it can't be that, my battery shows it has good charge but there is no sign of power at the starter connections.
Your advice/assistance would be appreciated.
The dash lights light up but nothing else happens when I turn the key all the way. I had an AC Delco re-built starter fitted 12 months ago when the original died and all was fine until this past weekend. The vats system has been bypassed a few years back so I figure it can't be that, my battery shows it has good charge but there is no sign of power at the starter connections.
Your advice/assistance would be appreciated.
02-04-2013, 02:09 AM
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Starter enable relay or the P/N switch at base of the shifter would be 1st things to check
the relay is easily bypassed by jumpering the 2 thick wires to confirm if faulty
Ditto the P/N switch
A check of that would be to hot wire the starter direct to the battery and see if it fires up.
If it cranks but does not fire then you have a VATS problem
the relay is easily bypassed by jumpering the 2 thick wires to confirm if faulty
Ditto the P/N switch
If it cranks but does not fire then you have a VATS problem
02-09-2013, 06:40 AM
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Further Update....
I replaced the starter enable relay and the neutral safety switch and at least it cranked over but did not fire up. I then tried my spare [never used] ignition key and bingo it started like there was never a problem. Shut it down and it wouldn't start again which ever key I used. Had a look into the key hole and the connections are worn so I guess if the connection isn't good every time it won't start.
Have now ordered a new lock cylinder and key with the same impedance as the original....boy what a hassle..!!!
I replaced the starter enable relay and the neutral safety switch and at least it cranked over but did not fire up. I then tried my spare [never used] ignition key and bingo it started like there was never a problem. Shut it down and it wouldn't start again which ever key I used. Had a look into the key hole and the connections are worn so I guess if the connection isn't good every time it won't start.
Have now ordered a new lock cylinder and key with the same impedance as the original....boy what a hassle..!!!
02-09-2013, 06:52 AM
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02-09-2013, 08:44 AM
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It does sound like a security issue to though. When you turn the ignition to the "ON" position, does the "Security" light flash, or stay on? If it stays on steady, then its a VATS problem, and your system isnt bypassed. h