WS6 Trans Am

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Oct 4, 2011 | 08:33 AM

CETA2002WS6

Thread Starter

Teching In

Joined: Jul 2010

Posts: 19

Likes: 0

From: Fort Worth,TX

WS6 Trans Am

Hey I went to start my car and let it run awhile since I dont drive it...and the last couple times I havent been able to get it to start without jumping it...

so where should I start Im thinking its just the battery....but I posted something on facebook and my F-body friends got me doubting it so what do yall think?

Oct 4, 2011 | 08:56 AM

YellowTA1

TECH Enthusiast

iTrader: (10)

Joined: Jun 2005

Posts: 663

Likes: 0

From: Lindale, Texas

the clutch is where i would start

or really, with it just sitting maybe the battery is old and needs to be replaced?

Oct 4, 2011 | 08:59 AM

Bad Chad

TECH Apprentice

iTrader: (94)

Joined: Oct 2005

Posts: 300

Likes: 0

From: Huffman, Texas

Battery, with the heat we had this summer it has killed a lot of batteries.

Oct 4, 2011 | 08:59 AM

1BlkStealth

Staging Lane

Joined: Aug 2010

Posts: 59

Likes: 0

From: Dallas, Texas

Get the battery charged up and alternator checked out.

Oct 4, 2011 | 09:30 AM

CETA2002WS6

Thread Starter

Teching In

Joined: Jul 2010

Posts: 19

Likes: 0

From: Fort Worth,TX

Quote:

Originally Posted by YellowTA1

the clutch is where i would start

or really, with it just sitting maybe the battery is old and needs to be replaced?

First of all it wouldnt make a damn bit of difference if i deal with the clutch if it doesnt start....and im tryin to find someone to change it for me with no luck...

Oct 4, 2011 | 09:38 AM

03Sssnake

TECH Resident

iTrader: (20)

Joined: Mar 2007

Posts: 1,000

Likes: 0

From: H-Town/Cypress

How old is the battery and does the car sit for extended intervals? Like Bad Chad advised, most likely this heat has killed off your battery. I would at least start there and take it to get tested.

Oct 4, 2011 | 09:43 AM

CETA2002WS6

Thread Starter

Teching In

Joined: Jul 2010

Posts: 19

Likes: 0

From: Fort Worth,TX

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03Sssnake

How old is the battery and does the car sit for extended intervals? Like Bad Chad advised, most likely this heat has killed off your battery. I would at least start there and take it to get tested.

I will sometime this week once i can get it out...

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Verdad Gallardo

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Pouria Savadkouei

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Verdad Gallardo

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Pouria Savadkouei

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Verdad Gallardo

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Verdad Gallardo

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Verdad Gallardo

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Verdad Gallardo

Oct 4, 2011 | 09:54 AM

rooster99ss

Launching!

iTrader: (8)

Joined: Dec 2006

Posts: 284

Likes: 0

From: Humble, TX

Yep, I would say battery too. Also, if you're leaving anything plugged in like a cell phone charger, radar detector, etc that would run the battery down too if it was good.

Oct 4, 2011 | 10:08 AM

#10

TINKRD

TECH Fanatic

iTrader: (27)

Joined: May 2004

Posts: 1,597

Likes: 0

From: DFW

battery. with as long as you leave it sitting, i'd suggest disconnecting the ground cable to it to ensure there are no ghost drains. you could also leave the battery hooked up to a trickle charger as well.

Oct 4, 2011 | 10:28 AM

#11

ultradriver10000

On The Tree

iTrader: (13)

Joined: Jan 2006

Posts: 170

Likes: 1

From: The Woodlands/N.Houston

Probably a blown engine. I'll buy the car though so you won't have to deal with fixing it. PM me a price.

Oct 4, 2011 | 10:29 AM

#12

AffordableAutoworks

FormerVendor

Joined: Jun 2011

Posts: 54

Likes: 0

From: Arlington, Tx

Have the battery checked, then if you still have an issue bring it by the shop.

Oct 4, 2011 | 10:44 AM

#13

CETA2002WS6

Thread Starter

Teching In

Joined: Jul 2010

Posts: 19

Likes: 0

From: Fort Worth,TX

Quote:

Originally Posted by AffordableAutoworks

Have the battery checked, then if you still have an issue bring it by the shop.

LOL as much as I would like to do that but honestly i will prob n up doing it myself since im cheap...

Oct 4, 2011 | 10:45 AM

#14

CETA2002WS6

Thread Starter

Teching In

Joined: Jul 2010

Posts: 19

Likes: 0

From: Fort Worth,TX

Quote:

Originally Posted by ultradriver10000

probably a blown engine. I'll buy the car though so you won't have to deal with fixing it. Pm me a price.

lmao u wish!!!

Oct 4, 2011 | 10:49 AM

#15

YellowTA1

TECH Enthusiast

iTrader: (10)

Joined: Jun 2005

Posts: 663

Likes: 0

From: Lindale, Texas

Quote:

Originally Posted by CETA2002WS6

LOL as much as I would like to do that but honestly i will prob n up doing it myself since im cheap...

it says "affordable" autoworks, and tbh, cheap is not always the way to go. you can sometimes do more harm than good by being cheap, and finding shadetree mechanics but it's your car, what do I know.....

Oct 4, 2011 | 10:51 AM

#16

tripps

TECH Resident

iTrader: (7)

Joined: Apr 2005

Posts: 762

Likes: 0

From: Houston, TX

No one in the DFW is going to step up and replace this girls battery? I'm shocked....

Oct 4, 2011 | 10:52 AM

#17

CETA2002WS6

Thread Starter

Teching In

Joined: Jul 2010

Posts: 19

Likes: 0

From: Fort Worth,TX

Quote:

Originally Posted by YellowTA1

Id rather fix it myself than have someone i dont know do it and F up my car and over charge me thats why when the LT1 broke I fixed it myself...and personally i dont care if it sits there anyway bc I dont like to drive it anyways bc crazy a$$ people!

Oct 4, 2011 | 10:52 AM

#18

CETA2002WS6

Thread Starter

Teching In

Joined: Jul 2010

Posts: 19

Likes: 0

From: Fort Worth,TX

Quote:

Originally Posted by tripps

No one in the DFW is going to step up and replace this girls battery? I'm shocked....

This is the clutch im talking about lol

Oct 4, 2011 | 10:58 AM

#19

YellowTA1

TECH Enthusiast

iTrader: (10)

Joined: Jun 2005

Posts: 663

Likes: 0

From: Lindale, Texas

Quote:

Originally Posted by CETA2002WS6

really? reputable shops mess people's cars up and overcharge you? It must not be very reputable if they don't stand behind their work. if you're just gonna let it sit there, and stuff is already messed up on it, which will not get any better JUST SITTING THERE, just sell it to someone who will appreciate it, take care of it, and enjoy it....