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Apr 26, 2005 | 09:42 AM

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Help PLEASE!!

So like 2 weeks ago i got a cam swap and a full dyno tune. All of a sudden this week after i drive the car for any amount of time and turn the car off, then try to start it back up nothing happens.... Like when i press the clutch in and turn the key it doesnt even click or anything... It seems like the car doesnt know the clutch is engaged... But the weird part about it is... after u let the car sit for about 30 mins then try to start it again it will fire right up... no problems at all.... Does ANYBODY have any clue whats going on here?

Apr 26, 2005 | 11:21 AM

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Usually when you get that behavior you need a new starter solenoid.

Apr 26, 2005 | 06:53 PM

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the solenoid itself or the starter.... my mechanic is taking out my starter to test it tmo.... wheres the started solenoid...

Apr 26, 2005 | 09:09 PM

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you could probably do it your self. the starter is like 2 bolts I think. Just get a new one at autozone and if that dont fix it you can take it back.

Apr 26, 2005 | 09:33 PM

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you could probably do it your self. the starter is like 2 bolts I think. Just get a new one at autozone and if that dont fix it you can take it back.

Solenoid is that thingymcbob riding on top of the starter. Do you have headers, solenoids dont like heat and a dyno tune probably leaned out the mixture so the exhaust temps would go up, Ford figured this out 35 years ago and mounted the solenoid on the fenderwell away from any heat.Ive had several Gm powered hotrods that I had to permanently jumper the GM solenoid and wire in a Ford Solenoid.

Apr 26, 2005 | 09:43 PM

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Solenoid. But for fun, I'd check out the clutch engaged switch. I'm guessing it is actuated by the clutch pedal itself.

Apr 26, 2005 | 11:57 PM

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thanks alot for the help im gonna try and tackle this problem tmo....

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Apr 27, 2005 | 12:07 AM

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I presume the battery was disconnected recently. Did you check your battery cables? They could have a loose connection. Also, cables can crack, or be corroded, inside the insulation. You may still have power to your accessories with a failing cable, but not enough juice to kick the starter. Let us know...

Apr 27, 2005 | 12:11 AM

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the battery is fine... double checked the cables its an optima battery.... car has 42k miles on it... stock manifolds and cats.... but b4 the tune i shot a code for my passenger side catalyic converter....

Apr 27, 2005 | 12:20 AM

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Have your tuner disable the VATS. If the problem goes away, it's in the VATS system. If it is still there, look for an electrical problem, clutch switch, or starter.

Apr 27, 2005 | 07:25 PM

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Whats the VATS system? english plz.

Apr 27, 2005 | 07:53 PM

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Whats the VATS system? english plz.

Vehicle Anti-Theft System. If it's like mine, you have a chip on your key, which is a resistor. There are two wires (orange and white on my setup) that exit the bottom of the column into their own connector. They are teeney-weeney little thin wires. When you turn the key, they actually wrap around. Eventually, they break. But, you would get an indication on the panel (most likely, if the bulbs work) if the VATS had an error.

Apr 27, 2005 | 08:47 PM

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you could probably do it your self. the starter is like 2 bolts I think. Just get a new one at autozone and if that dont fix it you can take it back.

Yeah buy a starter,doesn't matter if that is the problem/or right diagnosis

but make sure to bitch at the counter guy that they sold you a bad part

I have been in the reapir business for years and this is the mentality that causes us the most problems,YES it could be the starter but without knowing for sure make it the parts suppliers problem