PatriotT/A

I have a 96 Trans Am with the LT1 engine, and I had to drive through some pretty high water to get home today. I got there okay, but now when I try to start my car...it wont turn over. Please God tell me this isn't the optispark, but if it is...how much will it cost to repair it?

daniel6718

iTrader: (36)

yep...prolly is...put it in a dry place and put a fan on the top of the motor let it run for at least an hour in a half then go try to start it..

-PEPE-

iTrader: (10)

Sounds like it just got wet & needs to dry, it's a vented opti which is a good thing but they still don't like the water. Don't pay dude, do it yourself (ONLY IF) you have to change it out. Here's a good install guide, plenty can help you in the LT1 section as well.

http://www.fierolt1.com/lt1_95_up_OptiReplace.htm

http://www.houston-f-body.org/tech/optispark/

http://www.gmhightechperformance.com...htp_optispark/ (Good OPTI 101 info from GM HiTech)

PatriotT/A

...ttt...

rayosequis

iTrader: (13)

Well, the question is will it not turn over, or will it not start ? If it won't turn over, it would point to a starter/charging problem. If it will turn over, but not start, it would point to an opti-type problem.

SHINER

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i would say either opti spark or most likely u "shorted" ur starter out.

Big Rick

iTrader: (1)

If it won't turn over? Hope you didn't hydro lock it.

SHINER

iTrader: (18)

ahh **** that would be bad....