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Re: Starting issue once again......LONG
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OK, here's the deal. Not VATS, not starter enable relay, none of the above. Column lock cylinder was shot and needed to be replaced. It'll be back on the road soon.

Thanks for the ideas and help.

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Re: Starting issue once again......LONG
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First off, I forgot to mention it is an auto. Good advice on the key. I did clean it and sprayed the lock as well. I don't have a back up but will have the original read and another one made on Monday and give it a try.

Thanks for pointing out some of the obvious things I overlooked.

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Starting issue once again......LONG
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Once again I seem to be cursed by an aging vehicle! Guess it's because most of them ARE old. I again require the assistance of the C4 brain trust that in contained within this site. On to the problem.......

As some may recall, I had an intermittent start problem with the 91. Turned out to be the starter and had it rebuilt. All was well and good until Friday. Left work to run some errands before the gym. Stopped a Lowe's for ceiling paint, got in and went to Celluar Plus for a headset for my Blackberry. When I returned it would not start. No crank, no noise, no click - nothing. While turning the key, I noticed that the Security light remained on. Repeated tries gave the same response. I know, you are saying "VATS - just wait for the required time and retry". Therein lies the problem. Two years ago I had Alvin (PCMforless)do some custom chip work for me and as part of the work the VATS was programed out and have never had an issue! At any rate, I waited 15 to 20 min. talking to the guys in the store and trying out some new phones. Got back in and same result. With tools in hand I went back yesterday. Disconnected the battery, removed the piggyback chip from the memcal, reconnected the battery and nothing - same as before. I went to each door and operated the lock manually, checked the and reset plungers even opened and shut the hatch just to be sure. Nothing. I tried to set of the alarm (horns) by locking the doors and reaching in to open them - no alarm. All accessories work (lights, radio, etc.) and the Security light stays lit. The only code was H46 (history VATS code).
Sorry to be so long winded, just wanted to give the details.

Ideas?

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Re: Interrmittent no start!! No logic.
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Sorry it took so long to post back. The starting issue I had (notice the past tense)has been fixed. Was finally able to get the vette on jackstands and the starter out on Wed. Rather than buy a new (~$300) or reman.(~$150) I decided to have mine rebuilt. Dropped it at the shop Thursday afternoon. Got a call from the shop Friday to let me know that the starter was in good shape but the contacts were shot and were replaced. Got it back that day and put it in tonight. Starts each and every time now. Total cost to me - $45.00 with a 24 hour turn around time! So far, I am a happy boy.

Thanks again for all the suggestions.

Bill

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Re: Interrmittent no start!! No logic.
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Well, I have finished the brakes on the truck and can put the vette back in the garage. As I said, I'll check on all areas of responses although it has started, without fail since the recent issue.

Thanks again.

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Re: Interrmittent no start!! No logic.
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Thanks for the replys guys. I'll take them all under advisement. For the time being.....


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Re: Interrmittent no start!! No logic.

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Returned to smack the starter with a hammer to see if that changed anything, hit the key just for fun and BAM - she fired fine like nothing was wrong!


...makes you think, mmmmh? :sign7:


I'll continue to threaten using the hammer as it seemed to work yesterday. lol

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Interrmittent no start!! No logic.
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My 91 seems to have a mind of it's own. If I go down to just fire it and let it run for a few min. during the week, it will start and run fine. If I need to move it for whatever reason, it just clicks. Happened again this morning - needed the space to pull the Ranger in and bleed the brakes. Jumped in and hit the key and got a single click and nothing. Repeated attempts got the same result. Got a little pissed and came up for a cup of coffee. Returned to smack the starter with a hammer to see if that changed anything, hit the key just for fun and BAM - she fired fine like nothing was wrong!!

Any ideas?

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Re: Inquiring Gurus need to know.......
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See, now you're smarter......


No, not really. It just appears that way since now I know it's Dougnut Day.

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Re: I'M A DAD!!
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EXCELLENT!!!!!!!

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Re: If you have a few minutes
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Add one more.

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Re: [Busted!] I guess she wanted to take it for a drive...
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Mine haven't eaten the car cover (yet). However they do find the basement stairs rather tasty!!!!!

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Re: An engineers guide to cats.....
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Kitty is not amused....

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Re: This vid is a must see, period!!!!
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Man, that thing is awsome.

That track looks like VIR.

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Re: The Guru is back
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I remember having a cocktail or two last night and being on the computer.... Thought I did somethin' stupid



Hell, I was in Charlotte all day and didn't get the chance to log on. Tried this morning and nothing! Glad I to know I wasn't banned here too!!!!

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Re: Used my PC-7424 for the first time a few weeks ago ...
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Nice job Rob. Mine's next, right?



j/k

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Re: It's Nice To be Home
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Good to have ya here. :thumbright:

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Re: Okay, so I'm a post whore.....
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Am I just another post whore?



Why yes, yes you are. However, posting has nothing to do with it.

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Re: The 2:30 oil pit closing....
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So that should drop the pump price what ,like 3 cents ?


Nope. It will stay the same.

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Re: play in rear wheels
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Movement at the 12 and 6 position would indicate wheel bearnings. There should be no play. Also check the u joints.

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Re: Tornados
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Was watching that this morning on the news. Roough weather down there. Hope everyone is well.

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Re: Tomorrow we are traveling
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Welcome back to the right coast!

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Re: old new guy
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Welcome - again.

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Re: MAKE ME FEEL LIKE A WOMAN!!!
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Pepsi spew................

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Re: Power Steering Pump Experts, step inside
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this is what I am looking at.

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Not like any PS pump I've seen. Sure looks like a AIR (smog)pump to me.

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Re: This is funny
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"my friend was so scared we had to take him to a hospital"

Must be ghey!


Or a Gnome-a-phobe!

Let me get this right, a group of 4 or 5 strong, young men are scared of a little side-stepping midget?

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Re: WHAT A BUMMER
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Bet that left a mark or two.

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Re: Do you have an official state beer?
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Not really a State beer, but there is a small brewery in central NC - Red Oak. A deep red beer. Seriously excellent stuff but as stated, very filling.

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Re: 68 Million Baconators
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Wendy's Nutrition Facts - Baconator

Might as well open your chest and shove it in!!!!

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Re: Finally, a reason to start drinking alcohol
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Yes indeed - HAPPY TUESDAY!! :occasion2:

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Re: The true test of love
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1. Put your wife and your dog in the trunk of your car

2. Close the trunk

3. Wait 1 hour

4. Open the trunk

5. Guage who is happier to see you


So, how did it work out for ya?

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Re: The price of gasoline....oil
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So, how much is that hydrogen conversion??? :shaking: '

I am SO glad the I have a company vehicle with a gas card. I drive 500 miles a week. I don't think I could afford to work here if I bought my own gas!

Can you send me an application to your company?


Me too. And the name of the person I would need to sleep with to get the job LOL.

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Re: We have our first sponsors!!!!!
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Excellent. :thumbleft:

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Re: Some info required
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OK...
1# Since you are stock, AC Delco parts should be fine. I like Delco Rapid Fire #5 plugs for my 91.

#2 You could do either, but if you temps are running high, I'd clean the area between the radiator and condensor.

#3 Start by checking the timing.

#4 Sorry, I don't know. I have a coupe.

Bill

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Re: I just got this!!!
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I'll be over in the AM to get my tires rotated......

I like it. Picked up a similar package from Home Depot awhile back. You'll be amazed at the projects that are now possible.

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Re: ENOUGH ALREADY
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Flori-DUH here. Don't worry, when global warming hits full tilt, you'll get some sun :laughing2:




Ahhhh. God's waiting room.

I'll be down there from the 22nd to the 30th.

Can hardly wait to drive against the blue hairs and cap wearers.


Fixed it for ya.

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Re: Homecoming day
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LOL! Ahh, there's plenty to love about working on these things.

My wife pulled a fast one on me. I wanted to finish flushing and draining the coolant tonight so I can get started on some other tasks tomorrow, and it was about 8:30 when I filled the system to flush it. I came in when I was done, and it was about 10:30. I thought, "WTF, I must be getting really old and slow!" After I took a shower I finally figured out she had set all the clocks ahead already.


LOL - Love it.

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Re: Do birds crap on your Vette
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AAAAHHHHAAA - I knew it, I knew it!

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Re: The New Corvette-Guru Roll Call
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Wondered where I was. Turns out I was right here.

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Re: The First Guru Gathering!
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That thread is disturbing.


On so many levels.

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Re: New Member
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Welcome home.

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Re: HELLO ALL
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Great to have ya here.

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Re: New Member
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Please allow me to add my "WELCOME".

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Re: New Membership Flurry!!
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I am about speachless!


LOL

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Re: Rear Differential fluid change
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Use care when drilling to avoid nicking the ring gear, a depth "stop" on your drill bit at 1 inch will prevent damage. I have used tape wrapped thick enough to make a shoulder or spot weld a washer on the drill bit.


I've used a piece of rubber tubing (fuel line) cut to leave a measured lenght of the bit exposed. Works like a charm.

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Re: Item for guru store
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THEY ARE WATCHING


And have been. They know who we are.

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What are the Corvette Gurus listening to?
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Good morning and Happy Saturday (Hells yeah). Got a little Buck Cherry, ICP and Good Charlotte on the iPod. What you listening to?

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Re: Friday Chat 03.07.08
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Cool,windy and rainy today and tomorrow in the heart of NC. Just had mandatory water restrictions lifted and was going to wash the vehicles. Maybe next weekend.

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RE:I hearby declare this section property of Slalom4me
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Re: Stairway to Heaven
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Re: progress on my 87....no dial up friendly
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I'm liking the new lights, Chris.

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