1990 Vette - occassional "not start"

Could be the anti-theft resistor in the key. Try cleaning the contacts with a pencil eraser, wait 10 minutes, and try again. There are many other possibilities but that one is common, simple, and annoying.

-rev

Empty3 wrote:

Thanks guys,

I never thought about the anti-theft resistor nor the wiggle.

Empty3

you may have a ground or connection problem to the selenoid. disconnect clean and re-connect connections in this area, also make sure neg. battery and engine block connection is clean and solid...the selenoid has to to work before the starter can work

electrical problems are usually difficult to locate especially in vettes but its very rewarding when you have located it beyond a doubt.

dealers get a ton of money fixing these problems

Empty:

Click on the following link to see my post about the "Dreaded No Start" in the ZR1 Net Registry forums.

through the whole thread, there's some really good information in there which might help you out.I spent a few weeks trying to diagnose a starting issue similar to yours on my '90ZR1. Turn the key, everything works except no starter. Nothing wrong with the starter, solenoid, relays, not a VATS issue, not the clutch safety switch, etc., etc., etc. Good luck!

TomC '90ZR1 #792

TomC, thanks. You describe exactly what is happening to my car. I'll look into your information as well as Dleers advice on grounding.

Empty3