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Old May 21, 2005 | 11:18 PM
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Im not exactly sure what to search foir since im new to ls1's Ive had my car for alittle over a week now and have had no problems with her. shes got a handfull of mods including a hotcam and whatever. I just tried to start her and i got nothing, no sound or anything. Lights work and radio works. I havent had any issues with the starter or anything, im kinda clueless so any ideas woiuld sur ehelp. thanks guys

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Old May 22, 2005 | 10:13 AM
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Well its most likeley starter or battery if it not turning over at all. You can always have the codes pulled, but trying charging the battery and see if that helps, checking the posts and all the connections and fuses. Im sure you will found it its something simple..
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Old May 22, 2005 | 11:21 AM
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You also might check your clutch pedal switch, or your neutral safety switch (depending if you have an A4 or M6)
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Old May 22, 2005 | 12:10 PM
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went out this morning and it started right up without a problem, so i will put a charge on the battery and just check thigns over real good and hope it doesnt happen again. i told my brother the she was prolly just pissed cause i didnt run her at the track yesterday, lol.

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Old May 22, 2005 | 12:24 PM
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thats odd...maybe your batt contacts were not tight and they werent touching when you tryed to start it
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Old May 24, 2005 | 04:17 AM
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clean your battery terminals....

baking soda and lime juice work best, but coke (soda) is almost as good... and a wire brush
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Old May 24, 2005 | 10:44 AM
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I've had this problem before I believe it has to due with the car(the VATS system more specifically) not being able to get the resistance from the resistor on the key. I pulled the key out and wiped the resister off inserted it again and it started without a problem.
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