Battery is good, get a single click sound when turn key - suggestions? Just purchased has been starting and driving fine

Asked by batgirl Aug 15, 2012 at 01:04 PM about the 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

New to me, 47,000 mi, I am 4th owner, prior owner drove avg. 77 mi/yr
We are wondering if starter may be stuck on flat spot from sitting?
Have read other suggestions could be anti-theft system - How so?

2 Answers

2,165

if u jump it does it work? u might have a draw on the battery causing it to die over night, i had the same problem on my trans am after i bought a brand new battery....i took it to a shop to get the system tested (like $150 maybe less) they said two things...one i had a draw somewhere, but with my aftermarket wiring they couldnt fix it without just unplugging wherever the draw was coming from, so now i have no dome light and the button to pop open the trunk doesnt work....and number two, my batter didnt have good enough cold cranking amps....if this is the same battery its always had, with no problems, then i'd check if the cables r loose at all (the smallest play can affect it regularly) and give the terminals a good cleaning

51,265

If you have a flat spot on the starter after 47K miles, was the car made pre-WWII? Clean all contacts, and use a jumper start to get more juice to the starter. The solenoid also may be an issue you need to look at. Pull the starter and take it to a shop to have it checked out.

1 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    John Carson
    Reputation
    5,260
  • #2
    Vincent Parker
    Reputation
    4,750
  • #3
    dandyoun
    Reputation
    1,420
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet Camaro
16 Great Deals out of 307 listings starting at $10,500
Used Ford Mustang
65 Great Deals out of 1,259 listings starting at $4,995
Used Porsche 911
12 Great Deals out of 322 listings starting at $21,888
Used BMW M3
8 Great Deals out of 90 listings starting at $15,995
Used Ford F-150
321 Great Deals out of 14,968 listings starting at $1,712
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
202 Great Deals out of 5,975 listings starting at $2,975
Used Toyota Supra
62 listings starting at $51,977
Used BMW 3 Series
71 Great Deals out of 1,176 listings starting at $1,995
Used Mercedes-Benz C-Class
98 Great Deals out of 1,455 listings starting at $3,799

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.