Car hard to start when Hot.
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Car hard to start when Hot.
My buddy has a 97 Z28 that he says is acting weird. The car starts fine when cold in the morning,but after long drives or if he turns the car off and starting it when he gets back from the store,it seems to not want to start.
He did mention that he can hear the starter make a noise when this happens.
Could the starter be going bad and its not disengaging when the car is started,therefore it just keeps spinning with the motor? It then gets hot causing the problem?
He replaced the ignition switch 5 months ago because he was getting a blacked out dash when starting. No problems until now.
He did mention that he can hear the starter make a noise when this happens.
Could the starter be going bad and its not disengaging when the car is started,therefore it just keeps spinning with the motor? It then gets hot causing the problem?
He replaced the ignition switch 5 months ago because he was getting a blacked out dash when starting. No problems until now.
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Almost always a battery with a short in it. Cold engines start much easier than hot engines. The battery is ok for a cold start.
Or...when Long Tube headers are installed sometimes it makes the starter very hot and they won't turn at all. But if you keep bumping the key they'll work......
I'd say do the easy part first......go get a free battery test at an auto parts store. Then look to a starter issue.
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Or...when Long Tube headers are installed sometimes it makes the starter very hot and they won't turn at all. But if you keep bumping the key they'll work......
I'd say do the easy part first......go get a free battery test at an auto parts store. Then look to a starter issue.
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Almost always a battery with a short in it. Cold engines start much easier than hot engines. The battery is ok for a cold start.
Or...when Long Tube headers are installed sometimes it makes the starter very hot and they won't turn at all. But if you keep bumping the key they'll work......
I'd say do the easy part first......go get a free battery test at an auto parts store. Then look to a starter issue.
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Or...when Long Tube headers are installed sometimes it makes the starter very hot and they won't turn at all. But if you keep bumping the key they'll work......
I'd say do the easy part first......go get a free battery test at an auto parts store. Then look to a starter issue.
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Also, always check all cables and connectors for corrosion.....it will cause the power of the battery to NOT get through......
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Ahh yes I remember this problem on my 79 T/A with headers. I had to relocate the solenoid to the fender well.
I bought a kit (this was 15 years ago) from MADD that shorted the solenoid on your starter and gave you another one that locates in a cooler area. It was easy and provided all nessessary cables. I never had this "heat soak" problem again.
I don't know if they are still around but I bet there a lot of places that offer this.
Back then the kit was about thirty bucks
I bought a kit (this was 15 years ago) from MADD that shorted the solenoid on your starter and gave you another one that locates in a cooler area. It was easy and provided all nessessary cables. I never had this "heat soak" problem again.
I don't know if they are still around but I bet there a lot of places that offer this.
Back then the kit was about thirty bucks
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Ahh yes I remember this problem on my 79 T/A with headers. I had to relocate the solenoid to the fender well.
I bought a kit (this was 15 years ago) from MADD that shorted the solenoid on your starter and gave you another one that locates in a cooler area. It was easy and provided all nessessary cables. I never had this "heat soak" problem again.
I don't know if they are still around but I bet there a lot of places that offer this.
Back then the kit was about thirty bucks
I bought a kit (this was 15 years ago) from MADD that shorted the solenoid on your starter and gave you another one that locates in a cooler area. It was easy and provided all nessessary cables. I never had this "heat soak" problem again.
I don't know if they are still around but I bet there a lot of places that offer this.
Back then the kit was about thirty bucks
I never had problems with my LT's getting my starter hot......
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