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Aug 13, 2006 | 11:13 AM

Black99TransAm

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From: Sheldon, IA

start up problem???? help!!!

when i go to start my 97 trans am i turn the key and nothing happens except a click(like a dead battery). i turn the key off and turn it again... it usually does this 3-4 times then will start like normal... so i know the battery is fine. what is causing this to happen(faulty ignition???)...

thanks

Aug 13, 2006 | 11:32 AM

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at least yours starts but seriously good luck im sorry i dont have any answers for you im fighting my own battles just to get to your point

Aug 13, 2006 | 12:15 PM

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the starter is going bad mine does the same thing.

Aug 13, 2006 | 01:09 PM

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nice thanks for the help... are the starters somewhat easy to do or are they a pain in the ***???

Aug 13, 2006 | 04:08 PM

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How would it be a bad starter if it does start???? Try your ignition switch, not the cylinder. SECURITY light on?

Aug 13, 2006 | 04:21 PM

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How would it be a bad starter if it does start???? Try your ignition switch, not the cylinder. SECURITY light on?

the starter is going bad and cause excessive voltage drop while trying to start. if he replaces his start and solenoid it will fix the problem. starter is easy to replace

Aug 13, 2006 | 05:21 PM

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Yea i had the same problem for a while till i figured out what it was. It was the starter just one day went into the garage got in the car and nothing. Replaced the starter good as new. Get the LT4 mini starter save some weight and it's a neat lil peice.

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Aug 13, 2006 | 09:55 PM

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From: Eating rice, Cal

make shure that the starter has a good ground, that is what i would check before getting a new starter

Aug 13, 2006 | 10:02 PM

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rule no.1 when working on aything, K.I.S.S. method, ( Keep It Simple Stupid ) i know i have forgott that and deserved all of the headach and flack that i have got, hope that helps all future projects what ever they may be