Chicago Crew Thread #2 - Page 296 - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

whtpearlTT · 01-28-2005, 02:06 PM

yah they are...I remember back in 91 when I was like 8 and my dad drove me there in the R/T tt. They had 3 stealths there and the viper was just coming out. Those were the days...

Cameron · 01-28-2005, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by whtpearlTT

yah they are...I remember back in 91 when I was like 8 ...

Damn I feel old.

DaveSlow · 01-28-2005, 03:37 PM

I was 7 heh. GI joe figures and ninja turtles were my toys of choice back then.

DaveSlow · 01-28-2005, 04:27 PM

Ok, So I've come across a problem with my car. My car was driving fine and running great when I left it at home for the winter. That was 2 weeks ago. The car hadn't been started since I dropped it off so I called my parents and told em to start it. The car won't start at all right now. It doesn't even crank. I had my friend try it to no avail either. The fuel pump does work, He did hear that start up when he turned the key. However the car still won't start cranking. All power features are working as well. Does anyone have any input? I'd like to try and collect a bunch of ideas and test them out when I go home for the Gathering.

What would cause my car to not crank from sitting for 2 weeks?

P.S Security Light isn't blinking either like it was last time when the alarm system went ape shit on me.

-Dave

Cameron · 01-28-2005, 04:34 PM

First thing I would do is disconnect the battery for 10 to 15 minutes. Then reconnect and try again. Then, make sure your battery is in good shape.

Sanjay · 01-28-2005, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveSlow

Ok, So I've come across a problem with my car. My car was driving fine and running great when I left it at home for the winter. That was 2 weeks ago. The car hadn't been started since I dropped it off so I called my parents and told em to start it. The car won't start at all right now. It doesn't even crank. I had my friend try it to no avail either. The fuel pump does work, He did hear that start up when he turned the key. However the car still won't start cranking. All power features are working as well. Does anyone have any input? I'd like to try and collect a bunch of ideas and test them out when I go home for the Gathering.

What would cause my car to not crank from sitting for 2 weeks?

P.S Security Light isn't blinking either like it was last time when the alarm system went ape shit on me.

-Dave

Start with the battery and go from there....that's pretty much the only reason the car wouldn't crank...at least that I can think of off the top of my head

-Sanjay

talskinyguy · 01-28-2005, 05:56 PM

From what I remember your battery has 2 leads off of it, one goes to all the accesserys inside your car and the other goes to the starter and alt. My friends was loose and he has the exaclt same problem, but moving the batt cables around would fixd it temporarily.

DaveSlow · 01-28-2005, 06:19 PM

I'll give the battery a shot. The battery is brand new. I just replaced it over the summer as my other died on me. Any other possibilities as to why it won't crank? Possible Clutch engagment wire screwy? something frozen?

What bewilders me is the car ran fine with no problems and now after sittin fow 2 weeks it won't start. After I parked the car in my garage I had my dad practice starting the car a few times so that he could start it for me once a week. That went well and the car started then. The first time he tried to start the car a week and a half later it became a no-go.

Dave

My94r/t · 01-28-2005, 08:09 PM

If everything else works as normal, then the battery is fine. I would suggest checking the smaller of the leads from the battery(goes under/around intake filter) for stiffness or cracks. Eric and I ran into this problem on his car and it ended up being that wire having a loose connection. There also may be an inline fusible link on that line which could have a bad connection also. Not sure on that if someone else could elaborate. Also check the Starter Ground for corrosion.

RoVR4 · 01-28-2005, 10:58 PM

Hey Travis forgot to mention...thanks for the fuel rail isulator.......dude i didnt realize it was gonna cost 3 something to ship....i owe you a beer man!

also...dave i bet its the battery.....something is draining the battery.......if you're going to store the car...disconnect the battery.

01-28-2005, 02:06 PM	#2951 (permalink)
whtpearlTT TT driver Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Drives: Stealth R/T TT Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Chicago Crew Thread #2 yah they are...I remember back in 91 when I was like 8 and my dad drove me there in the R/T tt. They had 3 stealths there and the viper was just coming out. Those were the days...

01-28-2005, 03:37 PM	#2953 (permalink)
DaveSlow Slowest 3/S in chicago Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chicago Drives: 93 Black VR-4 Trader Rating: (20)	Re: Chicago Crew Thread #2 I was 7 heh. GI joe figures and ninja turtles were my toys of choice back then. __________________ Coming soon.....GT30Rs to scare children away

01-28-2005, 04:27 PM	#2954 (permalink)
DaveSlow Slowest 3/S in chicago Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chicago Drives: 93 Black VR-4 Trader Rating: (20)	Re: Chicago Crew Thread #2 Ok, So I've come across a problem with my car. My car was driving fine and running great when I left it at home for the winter. That was 2 weeks ago. The car hadn't been started since I dropped it off so I called my parents and told em to start it. The car won't start at all right now. It doesn't even crank. I had my friend try it to no avail either. The fuel pump does work, He did hear that start up when he turned the key. However the car still won't start cranking. All power features are working as well. Does anyone have any input? I'd like to try and collect a bunch of ideas and test them out when I go home for the Gathering. What would cause my car to not crank from sitting for 2 weeks? P.S Security Light isn't blinking either like it was last time when the alarm system went ape shit on me. -Dave

01-28-2005, 04:34 PM	#2955 (permalink)
Cameron A.K.A. Dragon Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Lat: 41.88 Lon: -08 Drives: Better then you. Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Chicago Crew Thread #2 First thing I would do is disconnect the battery for 10 to 15 minutes. Then reconnect and try again. Then, make sure your battery is in good shape.

01-28-2005, 05:56 PM	#2957 (permalink)
talskinyguy High-Fivin BAMF Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Dekalb, IL Drives: with 714ft/lbs Trader Rating: (23)	Re: Chicago Crew Thread #2 From what I remember your battery has 2 leads off of it, one goes to all the accesserys inside your car and the other goes to the starter and alt. My friends was loose and he has the exaclt same problem, but moving the batt cables around would fixd it temporarily.

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01-28-2005, 06:19 PM	#2958 (permalink)
DaveSlow Slowest 3/S in chicago Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chicago Drives: 93 Black VR-4 Trader Rating: (20)	Re: Chicago Crew Thread #2 I'll give the battery a shot. The battery is brand new. I just replaced it over the summer as my other died on me. Any other possibilities as to why it won't crank? Possible Clutch engagment wire screwy? something frozen? What bewilders me is the car ran fine with no problems and now after sittin fow 2 weeks it won't start. After I parked the car in my garage I had my dad practice starting the car a few times so that he could start it for me once a week. That went well and the car started then. The first time he tried to start the car a week and a half later it became a no-go. Dave

01-28-2005, 08:09 PM	#2959 (permalink)
My94r/t W3Si member #010 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Brew City, USA Drives: the "NA Fury" Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Chicago Crew Thread #2 If everything else works as normal, then the battery is fine. I would suggest checking the smaller of the leads from the battery(goes under/around intake filter) for stiffness or cracks. Eric and I ran into this problem on his car and it ended up being that wire having a loose connection. There also may be an inline fusible link on that line which could have a bad connection also. Not sure on that if someone else could elaborate. Also check the Starter Ground for corrosion. __________________ ~Joe '94 Stealth R/T Luxury -Lightly Modded -3rd place FWD Quick8 3SNG02 -1st place FWD 'All-Motor' Quick8 3SNG04 -'All-Motor' Quick8 3SNG05 - Blew tranny

01-28-2005, 10:58 PM	#2960 (permalink)
RoVR4 Senior Member "Go Pig Go" Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: DeKalb,IL Drives: 1995 VR4 (Sold) Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Chicago Crew Thread #2 Hey Travis forgot to mention...thanks for the fuel rail isulator.......dude i didnt realize it was gonna cost 3 something to ship....i owe you a beer man! also...dave i bet its the battery.....something is draining the battery.......if you're going to store the car...disconnect the battery. __________________ 1995 3000GT VR4 (Sold 10/08/06) Daily Driver: 2005 Honda Accord EX V6 w/navigation 2008 Acura MDX w/Technology Package