Click, NO start 2000 Camaro V6
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I can be tuff to find this type of issue when it is not doing it. You are not even sure if it is ground or power. I would suggest cleaning the ground cable that runs to the engine. There is more chance of a ground issue then a power to the starter issue. The ground is directly to cast iron and can cause issue. So you are looking from everything form the ignition switch through the starter relay and the wires that connect everything. I hate to say be but you moving wires around could be a coincident. At the dealer if it was not warranty they would quote a problem like this really high to repair. If it is not starting then it should be a 20 minute diagnoses.
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Electrical issues are always a pain.
I've had a mechanic give the car back to me saying "this is something electrical, we can't figure it out". (not the Camaro)
I figured it out myself and never went back to that mechanic again...
I've had a mechanic give the car back to me saying "this is something electrical, we can't figure it out". (not the Camaro)
I figured it out myself and never went back to that mechanic again...
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Dammit! I'm back where i started!
WE HAVE JOY!, SHE'S RUNNING AGAIN! But I did nothing new, so I don't trust that it will stay that way.
I charged the battery last week, it had gotten down to 12.3V, still wouldn't crank, even on charger.
Today, I was checking the battery before getting back under the car for volt drop test at starter. Static tested battery @12.48V, when testing under load, engine cranked 6-7 times, only dropped ~1V. Let rest 10 mins ro cool down, cranked another 5 times, while watching oil pressure guage, no problems. Put fuel pump relay back in once pressure reached midline (60psi), she cranked right up, we have joy! But no trust. WTF?! Don't see how I can continue diagnostics when problem no longer exists (unless she strands me)and that'll suck.NOW I'm pulling my hair out, @craby , lol.
I charged the battery last week, it had gotten down to 12.3V, still wouldn't crank, even on charger.
Today, I was checking the battery before getting back under the car for volt drop test at starter. Static tested battery @12.48V, when testing under load, engine cranked 6-7 times, only dropped ~1V. Let rest 10 mins ro cool down, cranked another 5 times, while watching oil pressure guage, no problems. Put fuel pump relay back in once pressure reached midline (60psi), she cranked right up, we have joy! But no trust. WTF?! Don't see how I can continue diagnostics when problem no longer exists (unless she strands me)and that'll suck.NOW I'm pulling my hair out, @craby , lol.
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did you make sure the big wire to the starter is connecting right? can you move the connector at the end of the wire while its tightened? sure sounds like a bad connection some dam place. might try getting it to click in the dark while watching and listening to try and locate that bugger.
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get your volt meter tester out and see if you have 12 volt at the big wire stud and the little wire stud on the starter while someone holds/moves the ignition to the start position.
Last edited by craby; Dec 18, 2025 at 05:02 PM.
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have you cleaned all the connector ends at the red junction box, dang I dont remember if the 6 has one. gave my 2000 to my son so its not here nor is the factory service manual I had for it.
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