Car spins but wont run unless you jump
02-24-2011, 06:30 PM
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Car spins but wont run unless you jump My 2002 trans am will spin over but will not run unless you jump it i put a new battery and new cables. Even tried the battery out of a freind of mines car just to be sure. Im not sure if its a ground problem or maybe a short or something. the alternator is putting out 14.8v. The car it will cranks up on its own for a little while after the jump but if you wait about 15 mins it starts back just spinning. Im not sure what to check. Someone please help lol
02-24-2011, 06:49 PM
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My 2002 trans am will spin over but will not run unless you jump it i put a new battery and new cables. Even tried the battery out of a freind of mines car just to be sure. Im not sure if its a ground problem or maybe a short or something. the alternator is putting out 14.8v. The car it will cranks up on its own for a little while after the jump but if you wait about 15 mins it starts back just spinning. Im not sure what to check. Someone please help lol
Do you mean that after 15 minutes of it running...you tuen the engine OFF, then if you try to start it again (without a jump) it will only turn-over...but not start up?
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02-24-2011, 07:03 PM
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Right, but if you let it run after it has been jump-started.....does it run 100% normally after that as long as its running?
So really.....you're only problem is: you need a jump start to get it started, right?
Otherwise, it runs normally after its started.......
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So really.....you're only problem is: you need a jump start to get it started, right?
Otherwise, it runs normally after its started.......
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02-24-2011, 07:09 PM
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the otherday when i jumped it i was going to move it out of the garage i did notice that it was acting like it has a big cam in it not wanting to idle. I do have a check engine light that shows tps
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02-24-2011, 07:20 PM
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Hi,sorry to hear of your troubles!!!questions???????????
Fuel tank/do you have fuel? No insult to you.........fuel pump working??????
Fuel filter? Dirty/clogged
worn plugs?
Broken/loose wires ignition circuit?
Dirty injectors?
Bad ground/dirty terminals?
Timing chain? Not likely if car runs with jump?
Does battery have voltage after the 15 minute wait?
Hang in there you can do it!!!!!!!!!!! Use the process of elimination......
Fuel/fire-ignition/compression...........she will run.......have a blessed day!!!!
Captain jim
PS: LIKE 427/ QUOTED CHECK ALL AVENUES......NO MODS TO THROTTLE BODY/VACUUM LEAK...
02-24-2011, 07:22 PM
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Well, if its bad it will effect throttle position and fuel delivery.
You do have a code for it.
Look, go get a new one, slap it on and see if it fixes the problem. If it doesn't.....take the part back and tell them its the wrong one because someone modded your throttle body and you couldn't even try it. Tell them you COULD NOT put it on at all. They will give you a refund. They have to.
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You do have a code for it.
Look, go get a new one, slap it on and see if it fixes the problem. If it doesn't.....take the part back and tell them its the wrong one because someone modded your throttle body and you couldn't even try it. Tell them you COULD NOT put it on at all. They will give you a refund. They have to.
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02-25-2011, 10:09 AM
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Today I went and got a new neg battery cable and a new ground strap that connects to block to the frame I'm gonna put both of them on and clean all the connectors today when I get off work
02-26-2011, 03:11 PM
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I am going to have to re read this thread because it's all over the place.
Do you need two batterys or a jump to get the car to turn over?
After you try and turn it over feel the battery cables and see if one is hot.
As thunder said check the grounds. If you are having electric problems it can show itself in other areas too.
If I am reading it right and you need a jump to get the thing to start there's a good chance the starter is pulling to many amps and needs to be replaced. Start with the basics and go from there.
If its turning over I wouldn't replace the starter relay.
Do you need two batterys or a jump to get the car to turn over?
After you try and turn it over feel the battery cables and see if one is hot.
As thunder said check the grounds. If you are having electric problems it can show itself in other areas too.
If I am reading it right and you need a jump to get the thing to start there's a good chance the starter is pulling to many amps and needs to be replaced. Start with the basics and go from there.
If its turning over I wouldn't replace the starter relay.