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Old Mar 23, 2008 | 06:59 PM
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Default Car won't start...pos Wire problem PLEASE HELP
OK here's the deal just picked up a 1994 Trans am. last owner said it was starter so i got a new one still nothing i turn the key to the ON pos and nothing but a clicking noise under the dash..Also the Ecm? ignition fuse keeps blowing? Any ideas or tips PLEASE. i'm stumped and getting mad
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sounds like a possible vats problem or a wire touching somewhere

search VATS and that will give you some ideas
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does the security light come on when you turn the key?
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nope no security light.. Where can i find the factory wire diagram?
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Ok i got the wire Diagram and STILL NOTHING... i am out of ideas
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ignition relay
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OK is that the Fuse box under the hood? The Fuse? I checked that, Fuse is ok and it has power to it, thanks for the input
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This thread has nothing to do with the New LS1 Owners - Newbie Tech section, so I moved it here to the General Maintenance & Repairs section where it belongs.

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yeah i checked that as well but there is no sound nothing power isn't getting to the starter, Well the main wire is hot.
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Wow i've still got nothing, I may have to buy a new harness. is there a way to test if the ECM is working?
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try the above mentioned ignition RELAY. Not fuse. Replace it with a new one.
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