kirkeric
Active member
Hello,
I have an 87 corvette. Just fixed some AC stuff and took it for a ride last night. While stopped in a parking lot, I noticed dash lights flickering a tad (could be a coincidence). So I pulled into a spot and thought I would turn it off and back on and when I turned it off, even with full battery power it would not start. All power functions worked, windows, lights, radio. I even brought my second vehicle and already knew that jumping wouldnt work and it did not.
I also noticed the security light flashing unless I shut the door while turning the key. Not sure if that is anything.
It would not even attempt to turn over. There was no indication of a low battery.
I had started it repeatedly before taking the drive.
The only thing I can think of is the starter went out. It seemed to me just a little flaky but always turned over. Alternator seems to be charging fine.
Also, along this same line of discussion, assuming it is the starter I need to get this thing up on some wheel ramps which has tossed in another wrench. The book shows where to jack the car up (between the little triangles), yet it sure seems weak and unstable.
Is there a better point to jack. I am using a floor jack not the spare jack.
THanks,
Eric
I have an 87 corvette. Just fixed some AC stuff and took it for a ride last night. While stopped in a parking lot, I noticed dash lights flickering a tad (could be a coincidence). So I pulled into a spot and thought I would turn it off and back on and when I turned it off, even with full battery power it would not start. All power functions worked, windows, lights, radio. I even brought my second vehicle and already knew that jumping wouldnt work and it did not.
I also noticed the security light flashing unless I shut the door while turning the key. Not sure if that is anything.
It would not even attempt to turn over. There was no indication of a low battery.
I had started it repeatedly before taking the drive.
The only thing I can think of is the starter went out. It seemed to me just a little flaky but always turned over. Alternator seems to be charging fine.
Also, along this same line of discussion, assuming it is the starter I need to get this thing up on some wheel ramps which has tossed in another wrench. The book shows where to jack the car up (between the little triangles), yet it sure seems weak and unstable.
Is there a better point to jack. I am using a floor jack not the spare jack.
THanks,
Eric