Just bought car and need HELP!!!
09-22-2008, 11:29 PM
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Just bought car and need HELP!!! Ok I just bought a 1994 z28 vert. its got 179k miles on it, but I got it for cheap. this is the problem it has. On the way home it was fine driving but at the a light it stalled randomly. no shutter or anything. no sputtering. just dies. Put a new battery in it and that didn't work.It has a hard time starting. it will click and want to turn over but takes a min. acts like its not gonna. the SES light is on. does that do anything? it wasn't on when I bought and came on after It stalled or the battery was changed. I dont remember.
any info would help as I am new to LT1's I have third gens mainly.
any info would help as I am new to LT1's I have third gens mainly.
09-22-2008, 11:35 PM
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first start with doing a voltage drop to check your battery cables, the ses light well that is important to get diag. because that could point you in the direction of the stalling, maybe vaccume leak somewhere
09-22-2008, 11:48 PM
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one of the battery cables is alittle cut and is getting replaced. Could this be the reason for the stalling??? How do you diag. a code on a LT1? idk anything about there computers.
09-23-2008, 12:02 AM
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If you have an SES light, you need to check that first.
Based off your description, Im going to say Opti... But you NEED to get it scanned, its trying to tell you what the problem is.
Get it scanned, post up the number here.... We can tell you.
Based off your description, Im going to say Opti... But you NEED to get it scanned, its trying to tell you what the problem is.
Get it scanned, post up the number here.... We can tell you.
09-23-2008, 12:18 AM
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Oh I missed the clicking part, what exactly is clicking? The starter I assume?
Jarretthise is right, if its clicking and not cranking theres no way its the opti...
My answer remains the same, get it scanned and you will know exactly whats wrong! Its throwing SES lights for a reason, it may be related but could be something else... I would check there first, THEN try to figure out the remaining problems (If there is any).
Jarretthise is right, if its clicking and not cranking theres no way its the opti...
My answer remains the same, get it scanned and you will know exactly whats wrong! Its throwing SES lights for a reason, it may be related but could be something else... I would check there first, THEN try to figure out the remaining problems (If there is any).
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09-23-2008, 12:22 AM
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lol its all good fixxer99...but man check your starter and get back to us.. these ltx cars are a pain if your a newb but after you get the hang of them i think you will like them more than the tpi motor...even know you have more room on those cars to work the lt1 is still a fun and fast motor to play with..GOODLUCK and keep us updated man
09-23-2008, 10:18 PM
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Took mine to local chevy dealer they charged 30 bucks and it was the egr valve sticking. Had alot of the same symptoms you have, SES came on after it died at light. Never died again after, just idle issues..Take it to a shop so they can diagnose it.
09-23-2008, 10:29 PM
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thanks,the SES isn't always on so I hope they can check it still. It started and ran perfect 4 times tonight. Everyone else I have asked Have said its the OPTi plus it has 179k and is stock so that could be it.
09-23-2008, 10:58 PM
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My SES started coming on while driving on the highway. After it died on light, it's always on now.. So yeah, that probably doesn't help you, just giving you something to compare to haha. But good luck!
Also, if it is your opti stick with ACdelco (gm parts) when it comes to replacing it, others i hear not so good things about and am told msd isn't worth the extra $$ unless you're pushing big power.
Also, if it is your opti stick with ACdelco (gm parts) when it comes to replacing it, others i hear not so good things about and am told msd isn't worth the extra $$ unless you're pushing big power.
09-26-2008, 09:20 PM
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you guys are missing his question clicking!! cut battery cable you say? that will cause a major voltage drop and no start replace that cable or your car will suffer a possible fire!!