General Tech Good at troubleshooting? Have a non specific issue? Discuss general tech topics here.

my 3rd gen wont start

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 07-27-2008, 09:31 AM
flatmann's Avatar
Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 2
Default my 3rd gen wont start

i have a 1992 camaro rs with a stock 305. when i turn the key back and fourth multiple times sometimes the car will start. i replaced the ignition switch with no avail. is their something wrong with the starter. oh, when i turn the key all the lights and fan and radio all come on it just seems like theirs no power going to the starter
 
  #2  
Old 07-27-2008, 02:07 PM
94z28chevy's Avatar
1st Gear Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: just NW of Greenbay WI
Posts: 252
Default RE: my 3rd gen wont start

if u take off the starter and go to auto zone they can test it for u
 
  #3  
Old 07-28-2008, 12:29 PM
qqqa's Avatar
Newbie
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 12
Default RE: my 3rd gen wont start

im having the exact same problem in my 1997 camaro, just replaced the starter and didnt fix a damn thing, waste of $200 and i did it myself... looking to replace the ignition switch today.. but your post scares me
 
  #4  
Old 07-28-2008, 02:20 PM
MadMikeZ28's Avatar
Overdrive Member
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location:
Posts: 4,248
Default RE: my 3rd gen wont start

Security light on? Check the starter relay. Make sure the chip in the key is clean.
 
  #5  
Old 07-28-2008, 03:51 PM
qqqa's Avatar
Newbie
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 12
Default RE: my 3rd gen wont start

chip on key is clean, checked the repair manual for information about the starter relay and didnt see anything about it, any idea where this is located and what it might look like? also my camaro is a manual if that makes any diffrence
 
  #6  
Old 07-28-2008, 03:54 PM
Camaro 69's Avatar
Senior Moderator
January 2010 ROTM Winner
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: The 'Burbs of Chicago
Posts: 18,306
Default RE: my 3rd gen wont start

Neutral safety switch possibly malfunctioning.
 
  #7  
Old 08-07-2008, 11:47 PM
t9ojetpilot's Avatar
2nd Gear member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 518
Default RE: my 3rd gen wont start

[&:] try pulling the tilt column( if you have one) into the down position and then try starting it, help any??? kurt
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Slundy12
93-02 V6 Tech
0
12-11-2011 07:57 PM
Luz Hernandez
LT1/LT4 Tech
17
02-26-2011 09:17 PM
mjstempky
Engine & Internal
10
02-19-2011 01:17 PM
jpkz94
LT1/LT4 Tech
3
01-21-2011 01:47 PM
89Rally
82-92 General
9
05-03-2007 01:49 AM



Quick Reply: my 3rd gen wont start



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:24 AM.