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I have a ''97 Camaro. The starter no longer runs when turning the key. I hotwired it from the battery and it runs like a champ and starts the car, however the engine dies immediately. I''m wondering if there is a common circuit or component that that would affect the starter circuit and fuel injection (?) that I could check. I''m considering the anti theft circuit. Any insights?

Submitted: 569 days ago.

Category: Chevy

Value: $9

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1997 Chevrolet camaro 3.8

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Hot wire the starter, clean battery terminals and accessible starter circuit terminals. kick the car real hard.

Posted by Eric 568 days and 22 hours ago.

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Hi, does your car have the type of key with the resistor pellet in it? Let me know and i will try to help you out. Thanks ERic

568 days and 22 hours ago.

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Reply to Eric's Post: yes

Posted by Eric 568 days and 22 hours ago.

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Okay, so you are saying that you have the dash lights and when you turn the key to start you have no sound from starter correct?

568 days and 20 hours ago.

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Reply to Eric's Post: Battery is fine, lights come up, accessories work just no starter and on engine is started by jumping the solenoid the engine will not idle or run, dies.

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Okay check your security light when ignition is on, Does it stay on or flash? Its sounding like you have a problem with the security system. Most likely it is the lock cylinder where the key goes in. There are 2 wires on the back of it that run through steering column. One or both wires break and the cylinder cant read the key. The dealer has a special tool to diagnose it. It can bypass various parts of the system, to pinpoint which component failed. It is usually the lock cylinder. To check it yourself would require removing the airbag,steering wheel, and other parts requiring special tools. You may want to take it to a shop or dealer who can properly check it out for you. The system disables your starter. If i can help further or you need more info just let me know. Thanks Eric

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568 days and 8 hours ago.

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I had basically reached the same conclusion. Does the security system also disable any part of the fuel system? Let me know if you get a chance.
Thanks

Posted by Eric 568 days and 8 hours ago.

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I know for sure it does disable the starter, i dont believe it disables the fuel, although it may because without the pcm seeing rpm like when cranking it wont turn on the fuel pump. Good Luck, Thanks and let me know if i can help you further. Eric

568 days and 4 hours ago.

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Reply to Eric's Post: thanks. further research has confirmed your advise.

Posted by Eric 567 days and 5 hours ago.

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Thanks let me know how it works out.

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Optional Information: 1997 Chevrolet camaro 3.8Already Tried: Hot wire the starter, clean battery terminals and accessible starter circuit terminals. kick the car real hard.

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Hi, does your car have the type of key with the resistor pellet in it? Let me know and i will try to help you out. Thanks ERic

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Reply to Eric's Post: yes

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Okay, so you are saying that you have the dash lights and when you turn the key to start you have no sound from starter correct?

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Reply to Eric's Post: Battery is fine, lights come up, accessories work just no starter and on engine is started by jumping the solenoid the engine will not idle or run, dies.

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I had basically reached the same conclusion. Does the security system also disable any part of the fuel system? Let me know if you get a chance. Thanks

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I know for sure it does disable the starter, i dont believe it disables the fuel, although it may because without the pcm seeing rpm like when cranking it wont turn on the fuel pump. Good Luck, Thanks and let me know if i can help you further. Eric

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Reply to Eric's Post: thanks. further research has confirmed your advise.

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Thanks let me know how it works out.

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1997 Chevrolet camaro 3.8

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Hot wire the starter, clean battery terminals and accessible starter circuit terminals. kick the car real hard.

I had basically reached the same conclusion. Does the security system also disable any part of the fuel system? Let me know if you get a chance.
Thanks