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Old Jul 15, 2012 | 03:52 PM
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Ok I posted yesterday about my '94 firebird LT1 not turning over at the key. I changed the starter and igniton switch also. Well today I attempted to go old school and rig up a starter switch. Well it runs for about 3 seconds and dies. I was told about a starter relay. Do these have them? I've found the fuse block on the side of the dash and under the hood. I have to be missing something. Are there other relays I can't find? I've looked thru my haynes and owners manual and found them to be veige.
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Old Jul 15, 2012 | 04:03 PM
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Vats?
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Old Jul 15, 2012 | 04:15 PM
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Starts up & dies after 3 seconds is the ICM Do the VATS bypass too & that should get you runnin Those 2 lil wires break all the time & have left many LT1 cars stranded PM me & I can help walk ya threw it
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Old Jul 15, 2012 | 04:23 PM
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Brain fart. I'm not following at the moment for what your sayin.....and I know I should!


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Old Jul 15, 2012 | 08:29 PM
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well the vats were the issue. back in the saddle!


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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 05:00 PM
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LoL you owe me a case of beer Funny thing is I dont drink anymore SO have a few for me Save my # if youve got any more issues
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Old Jul 17, 2012 | 10:10 PM
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Totally. Good call.


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