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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 03:57 PM
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so I have a 97 z28 and the thing runs smooth and perfect, motor makes no sounds or noises, but after it's been running for a while and you shut it off it doesn't want to crank again until it cools off. I put a new starter on her and the alternator has just been rebuilt so I know it's not the battery or anything... any suggestions?
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It won't crank? Or it won't start?

Battery cables in good shape?
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I turn the key and hold it... it won't make a sound and then slowly turn over until it catches up and then it'll start. just bugs the **** outta me... seems trashy and I don't like my cars to seem trashy
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How does if feel if you try to turn the engine by hand? Any difference between cold and hot?
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haven't tried... but I have been thinking maybe she's getting too many miles on her. you think that may be it?
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When you say it doesnt want to "crank" again, do you mean like the starter wont turn or anything? Or do you mean it will try and start(crank over) but not fire?

If the latter, replace the ICM. My ICM would let the car run till it warmed up, then it would just die. Replaced it and no issues
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No it won't turn over like it's locked up... and then it'll slowly turn over until it cranks. it's weird...
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