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    Help! 81 Won't Start

    Hello, I finally had time to troubleshoot. I disconnected the power and rechecked the spark plug wires and connections to the distributor. I had 2 wires crossed! I also went through and looked at everything I had disconnected during this whole process and all seems to be good. I reconnected the...
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    Help! 81 Won't Start

    Hello Tom, I figured out that I created several issues but finally got the Vette started. I grounded the starter solenoid hot wire to the block when I replaced it which put me right back where I started and also fried the neutral safety switch when I turned the key with one of the relays...
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    Help! 81 Won't Start

    Tom, I'll study the information and get on it in the morning. I appreciate your insight. Thanks
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    Help! 81 Won't Start

    I read how to check the codes and I got code 23- Mix control solenoid (from memory)?? Not sure what or where that is? Will it cause a no start?
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    Help! 81 Won't Start

    Tom, I don't know if I fried the ECM? I took it out a couple weeks ago while tracking a short/ ground. I didn't notice anything obvious and after I found the trouble, I just put it back in. How do I test it? I'm clueless about if I'm getting codes... I read something a few weeks ago on how to...
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    Help! 81 Won't Start

    Hello, I'm a first time owner of a 1981 corvette with an automatic transmission. I shorted/ grounded the starter/ solenoid while changing the spark plugs which caused the car to have absolutely nothing when I turned the key. I'm not a mechanic but have always tried fixing things myself before...
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