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michael1980 01-20-2016 08:34 PM

89 camaro only starts when choke light flashes on then goes off
 
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89 camaro my car want start when choke light stays on.when it flashes on and then off it will start right up it has a 305 tbi lo3 motor thangs for any help

Camaro 69 01-21-2016 10:12 AM

Did you do any more follow up to what I suggested in your other same topic thread from back in November? https://camaroforums.com/forum/82-92...e-light-79464/

I missed your last question there, but yes it could be the alternator, or a related wiring issue, or the battery.

michael1980 01-22-2016 05:11 PM

has new battery dont no nothing about checking wireing does it have a choke relay or heater. car will shut off when lights on when i pull the battery cable off

Camaro 69 01-22-2016 06:02 PM


Originally Posted by michael1980 (Post 708149)
car will shut off when lights on when i pull the battery cable off

That means your alternator isn't putting out, or power from the alternator isn't making it to the battery. Do you have a volt meter? They're cheap to buy, and free with the right coupon at Harbor Freight. With engine running, check the power output at the alternator, you should have 14+ volts there. If you do, check power at the battery to see what voltage is or isn't coming in.
Btw, yanking the positive battery terminal was a good and easy way to check on old school cars, but on modern cars that have a lot of electronic controls or devices, doing that can cause a voltage spike without the battery connected to act like a buffer.

michael1980 01-22-2016 06:45 PM

thanks but the car will start when the choke light comes on then goes off .if the light stays on car will not start it has a aftermarket distrubator also half to what may take 30 min or so of trying to make light come on then off

Camaro 69 01-23-2016 12:29 PM

I don't know how to be more direct than I've already been, you have a charging system issue. The choke light isn't the problem, it's a symptom.

michael1980 01-23-2016 05:45 PM

thanks but i have no ideal were to start checking were would you start thanks

Camaro 69 01-24-2016 11:34 AM

If you don't have one, pick up a test meter. Then....


michael1980 02-06-2016 06:21 PM

my car want turn off with key had ignition switch checked good the people who checked it put a toggle switch to ignition fuse in fuse box to turn car off


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