1996 Z-28 Won't Start

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irocmp - 17 Nov 2003 10:18 GMT

I turn the key and the interior (radio, gauges, etc.) power-up, but the engine won't turn over. No clicking or grinding... nothing. It feels like your trying to start the car without pressing the clutch in.

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Uncle cuban - 18 Nov 2003 00:42 GMT

Do you have the correct Pass Key for the ignition? Did you try to clean the
sensors?

Other than that I have no idea

Hope someone here can help you out.

> I turn the key and the interior (radio, gauges, etc.) power-up, but the engine won't turn over. No clicking or grinding... nothing. It feels like

your trying to start the car without pressing the clutch in.

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Messenger - 25 Nov 2003 19:21 GMT

> I turn the key and the interior (radio, gauges, etc.) power-up, but
> the engine won't turn over. No clicking or grinding... nothing. It
> feels like your trying to start the car without pressing the clutch
> in.

I think one clue to look for is the Security light. It will either remain
on -- or flash depending on how the decoder determines a mis-match from the
PASS-Key's resistor pellet.

If you're fairly certain the PASS-Key is correct, clean and dry there could
be a problem with the ignition switch or the sensor that signals a start-up
clutch disengagement.

I would check and clean the battery cable contact points and inspect the
cable and connections to the starter motor.

regards

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