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Wingnut · 06-18-2009, 11:58 AM

What the CRAP! 330 miles on the car, 7 days old and it won't start. I have power to the car, but none to the starter. This morning is made a horrible sound(short/crackeling) when starting and then started. I restarted wiithout problems, but then later when I tried it again......nothing!
This car had the battery cable recal done at the factory and these symptoms are different then that problem.

Anyone else had this problem yet?

2010SLVRBULIT · 06-18-2009, 12:00 PM

Check battery and/or starter connections.

Wingnut · 06-18-2009, 12:06 PM

I'm sure it's a starter connection and I could do that myself.........BUT, this is a brand new car with "SO MUCH ATTENTION to quality." We have all waited through weeks of QA holds and blah blah letters from GM about the wait will be worth it because we'll be getting a better quality vehicle.
The dealership is sending a flatbed and they are getting it fixed. If I did it, feedback would never get back to GM, and they wouldn't have to pay for it.

*1320junkie* · 06-18-2009, 12:12 PM

Well, everycar is not going to be perfect out of the masses produced..sorry this happened to you. Hopefully they will get it fixed and you will be rolling again soon.

Wingnut · 06-18-2009, 12:55 PM

There she goes.........

SamsinSS · 06-18-2009, 12:59 PM

You now my dealer told me to be very careful when putting the key in the ignition. He said any slight wiggle of the key will cause the car not to start. He said it is a safety feature if some one was shoving a screwdriver in the ignition it will not start. He said to be gentle with the key. It has to be reset because the car will not start..........FYI

Wingnut · 06-18-2009, 01:07 PM

Keys turns everything on, juts not the car. I have been extra carefull with everything. If what you're saying is the cause of my problems, everyone will be having this problem. Your dealers a goober.....without the chip that's in the key, the car won't start.

Ranger 75 · 06-18-2009, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamsinSS

You now my dealer told me to be very careful when putting the key in the ignition. He said any slight wiggle of the key will cause the car not to start. He said it is a safety feature if some one was shoving a screwdriver in the ignition it will not start. He said to be gentle with the key. It has to be reset because the car will not start..........FYI

Bull Shit!

CamaroHutch · 06-18-2009, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ranger 75

Bull Shit!

Agreed, your dealer is clueless

SamsinSS · 06-18-2009, 01:24 PM

Not saying it is your cause....Just saying........

SamsinSS · 06-18-2009, 01:26 PM

I dont know. Try it yourself and see if jacking with it will cause the car not to start. No need to bash me...........

Ranger 75 · 06-18-2009, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamsinSS

I dont know. Try it yourself and see if jacking with it will cause the car not to start. No need to bash me...........

Not intending to Bash you, just think your dealer is stupid and full of it.

CamaroHutch · 06-18-2009, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamsinSS

I dont know. Try it yourself and see if jacking with it will cause the car not to start. No need to bash me...........

Not bashing you.. bashing your dealer.... "wiggling" the key fob as a reason your car will not start is just ridiculous.

*GTAHVIT* · 06-18-2009, 01:39 PM

How about EVERYONE throttle back a bit...

I'm sorry to see the camaro on the tow truck... that sucks...

Hope you get it back soon, and I agree, taking it back is the right move. Now GM will have a record of it..

Suck to be without the car... Keep us posted please.

ShAgMaN · 06-18-2009, 01:43 PM

Damn Wingnut, sorry to hear about that. We'll have to keep a close eye on what the deal was.

Sure the'll get it fixed soon, but still that sucks.

Hope to see you back on the road or at Biff's soon bro.

attymf · 06-18-2009, 01:44 PM

See, you should have bought a Prius. Just kidding. They'll fix it and you'll be hawling ass again real soon.

Steve · 06-18-2009, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ranger 75

Bull Shit!

+1

Dr Jekel · 06-18-2009, 02:29 PM

Sorry about your car, as long as they get it fixed it's ok, hopefully they can correct it the first time and it will be a minor fix, loose bolt etc...I know it really sicks bad but maybe it will help someone down the road, Please let us all know what they find. Thanks

2010SLVRBULIT · 06-18-2009, 02:31 PM

Tell your dealer to check if his head is attached..because he has no F'n clue!

Wingnut · 06-18-2009, 03:04 PM

I posted this in case others had the problem and to report what the cause and solution is. I'll keep you posted. Went by the dealer and their computer had taken a dump, so they haven't been able to run the diagnostics yet.

Bashing the dealer.....not you SamsinSS

CamaroSkooter · 06-18-2009, 03:44 PM

Look at it this way, this weather sucks to be out driving anyway.

Wingnut · 06-18-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

Look at it this way, this weather sucks to be out driving anyway.

No doubt. I had an appointment at the dealership tomorrow morning for window tint...just got there about 16 hours early.

Wingnut · 06-18-2009, 04:26 PM

UPDATE - Problem found. There is a yellow wire that leads to the starter that has a clip type connector on the end. It was not pushed on complete until is "snaps." It's now installed correctly and all is good in the world again.

The Dark Knight · 06-18-2009, 04:35 PM

Another reason I went with the G8...

Legend · 06-18-2009, 04:58 PM

Glad you got it figured out!!

Time to haul ass again!

06-18-2009, 11:58 AM	#1
Wingnut GOT IT....LOVE IT!!! Drives: 2010 2SS, Silver Ice Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio Posts: 158	WON'T START - pissed What the CRAP! 330 miles on the car, 7 days old and it won't start. I have power to the car, but none to the starter. This morning is made a horrible sound(short/crackeling) when starting and then started. I restarted wiithout problems, but then later when I tried it again......nothing! This car had the battery cable recal done at the factory and these symptoms are different then that problem. Anyone else had this problem yet? __________________ 2SS, Silver Ice......delivered June 10th!

06-18-2009, 12:06 PM	#3
Wingnut GOT IT....LOVE IT!!! Drives: 2010 2SS, Silver Ice Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio Posts: 158	I'm sure it's a starter connection and I could do that myself.........BUT, this is a brand new car with "SO MUCH ATTENTION to quality." We have all waited through weeks of QA holds and blah blah letters from GM about the wait will be worth it because we'll be getting a better quality vehicle. The dealership is sending a flatbed and they are getting it fixed. If I did it, feedback would never get back to GM, and they wouldn't have to pay for it. __________________ 2SS, Silver Ice......delivered June 10th!

06-18-2009, 12:12 PM	#4
1320junkie Moderator Drives: The Imperial Army Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Darkside Posts: 17,416	Well, everycar is not going to be perfect out of the masses produced..sorry this happened to you. Hopefully they will get it fixed and you will be rolling again soon. __________________ "Info / Sign up for 1st Annual Camaro5Fest here!"

06-18-2009, 12:55 PM	#5
Wingnut GOT IT....LOVE IT!!! Drives: 2010 2SS, Silver Ice Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio Posts: 158	There she goes......... Attached Images __________________ 2SS, Silver Ice......delivered June 10th!

06-18-2009, 01:07 PM	#7
Wingnut GOT IT....LOVE IT!!! Drives: 2010 2SS, Silver Ice Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio Posts: 158	Keys turns everything on, juts not the car. I have been extra carefull with everything. If what you're saying is the cause of my problems, everyone will be having this problem. Your dealers a goober.....without the chip that's in the key, the car won't start. __________________ 2SS, Silver Ice......delivered June 10th!

06-18-2009, 12:00 PM	#2
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: 2010SIM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SOUTHWEST Posts: 1,417 View My Garage	Check battery and/or starter connections.

06-18-2009, 12:59 PM	#6
SamsinSS Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 209	You now my dealer told me to be very careful when putting the key in the ignition. He said any slight wiggle of the key will cause the car not to start. He said it is a safety feature if some one was shoving a screwdriver in the ignition it will not start. He said to be gentle with the key. It has to be reset because the car will not start..........FYI

06-18-2009, 01:24 PM	#10
SamsinSS Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 209	Not saying it is your cause....Just saying........

06-18-2009, 01:26 PM	#11
SamsinSS Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 209	I dont know. Try it yourself and see if jacking with it will cause the car not to start. No need to bash me...........

06-18-2009, 01:43 PM	#15
ShAgMaN Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS SIM Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 244 View My Garage	Damn Wingnut, sorry to hear about that. We'll have to keep a close eye on what the deal was. Sure the'll get it fixed soon, but still that sucks. Hope to see you back on the road or at Biff's soon bro.

06-18-2009, 01:44 PM	#16
attymf Drives: 2010 SS/RS 6M Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LI, NY Posts: 325 View My Garage	See, you should have bought a Prius. Just kidding. They'll fix it and you'll be hawling ass again real soon.

06-18-2009, 02:29 PM	#18
Dr Jekel Dr. Jkel Drives: 2010 2SS RJT/BLK 6Spd Man Join Date: May 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 628	Sorry about your car, as long as they get it fixed it's ok, hopefully they can correct it the first time and it will be a minor fix, loose bolt etc...I know it really sicks bad but maybe it will help someone down the road, Please let us all know what they find. Thanks __________________ 1100, Preliminary order accepted - 11-04-08 3800, Order produced - 6-13-09 5000, Delivered to Dealer 7-1-09

06-18-2009, 02:31 PM	#19
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: 2010SIM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SOUTHWEST Posts: 1,417 View My Garage	Tell your dealer to check if his head is attached..because he has no F'n clue!

06-18-2009, 03:04 PM	#20
Wingnut GOT IT....LOVE IT!!! Drives: 2010 2SS, Silver Ice Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio Posts: 158	I posted this in case others had the problem and to report what the cause and solution is. I'll keep you posted. Went by the dealer and their computer had taken a dump, so they haven't been able to run the diagnostics yet. Bashing the dealer.....not you SamsinSS __________________ 2SS, Silver Ice......delivered June 10th!

06-18-2009, 03:44 PM	#21
CamaroSkooter Hi! My Name Is Justin! Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,416	Look at it this way, this weather sucks to be out driving anyway.

06-18-2009, 04:26 PM	#23
Wingnut GOT IT....LOVE IT!!! Drives: 2010 2SS, Silver Ice Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio Posts: 158	UPDATE - Problem found. There is a yellow wire that leads to the starter that has a clip type connector on the end. It was not pushed on complete until is "snaps." It's now installed correctly and all is good in the world again. __________________ 2SS, Silver Ice......delivered June 10th!

06-18-2009, 04:35 PM	#24
The Dark Knight SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2009 Pontiac G8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Upland, Ca Posts: 1,563	Another reason I went with the G8...

06-18-2009, 04:58 PM	#25
Legend Hello! Drives: #3411 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,620 View My Garage	Glad you got it figured out!! Time to haul ass again! __________________ 2010 Camaro SS/RS M6 Supercharged RKSport's 2009 SEMA Project Car

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