Electrical Issues: 97 Camaro z28
Electrical Issues: 97 Camaro z28 I just purchased a 97 z28 6 speed fairly cheap knowing that it has problems.
I got it home put a brand new battery in it and when you turn the key on none of the gauge lights or odometer will come on. The radio comes on and works. The car will not start (won't even crank over). Previous owner said he thought it was the pcm. I swapped the pcm from my 95 z28 auto into this car and it does the same thing so I am thinking it is not a pcm issue. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on what the problem could be. Thanks in advance for any help.
Edit: Previous owner wrecked the car so both air bags are blown. I was planning on making a track car out of it so I was going to gut it if I get it running.
I got it home put a brand new battery in it and when you turn the key on none of the gauge lights or odometer will come on. The radio comes on and works. The car will not start (won't even crank over). Previous owner said he thought it was the pcm. I swapped the pcm from my 95 z28 auto into this car and it does the same thing so I am thinking it is not a pcm issue. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on what the problem could be. Thanks in advance for any help.
Edit: Previous owner wrecked the car so both air bags are blown. I was planning on making a track car out of it so I was going to gut it if I get it running.
Last edited by white95z; Nov 29, 2011 at 12:20 PM.
I checked all the inside fuses. Haven't checked under hood fuses yet but Its on my list. Also the ground strap from the block to the unibody is connected but not in the best shape so I am planning on changing that today also.
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I'll second checking the ignition switch or it's connection. Turn key to ON and see if any of the fuses that are powered when the key is ON have juice.
http://shbox.com/ignsw/ign_switch_repl.html
http://shbox.com/ignsw/ign_switch_repl.html
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