1987 Firebird Starting Issue
After a problem-free summer, I’m having
difficulty starting my 1987 Firebird. I went to
start it this morning and all I got was silence. I
tried letting the key on “ON” for a few
seconds to see if that helped. No dice. The
radio, windows, headlights, etc. worked and
the Brake and Service Engine lights came on
when I cranked. I took my other vehicle to
work and after eight hours, I came home and
it started right up.
The starter was replaced a month ago and all
the grounds were checked and are good. The
alternator is two weeks old and is charging
because when the car starts I’m at the 14V
I’m supposed to be at. My battery is 3 years
old but I disconnect it during the six months
out of the year I don’t drive it. It passed a load
test.
It’s totally random. I can start it ten times in a
row and then five minutes later...nothing. Any
suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
