[Shotimes] SHO not starting at all! was: SHO cranking but not starting

[Carl Prochilo]

Jim, lotta stuff in here.  What year?

Are you getting any CE light coming on once the car is started?

About the cylinder lock, I think it's a common problem for that
sucker to wear out.  I've been too lazy to replace mine as it's
definitely loose, and can get the chime to come on without the key
too.  I just jiggle it a little to make it stop.  No other problems.

About the battery and cables, take nothing for granted.  You can do
a simple test of the battery by pulling the negative wire and seeing
if it sparks a little when you touch the cable to the terminal. 
Make sure the connections are good and tight.
-- 
Cheers,
Carl Prochilo
1992 Ultra Red Crimson

Jim Koper said:
> Hello,
>
> Well, the mystery continues. I got the SHO feebly started and it ran
> a
> little rough, but was running nonetheless. It didn't seem 100% so I
> shut her
> off after a few minutes. I went to start her a week later,
> and--nothing.
> Battery is new and fully charged. The starter is a reman from
> Advance, which
> bench-tested fine before I installed it. The battery cables seem in
> good
> shape and were replaced about 3-4 years ago. New plugs, wire crank
> position
> and cam position sensor from 1.5 years ago.
>
> I need to get this car running again!
>
> Anything else I should inspect? The DIS? The coil pack? I'd figure I
> get
> some cranking even if either of these were faulty.
>
> I do have a Viper alarm system on it and I wonder if there is
> something
> about it that may be causing the problem. FWIW, it does have an
> anti-carjacking feature which leaves the circuit open (I think!) if
> the
> ignition is turned off by the bad guys, disabling the vehicle.
>
> I have had that trouble with the ignition switch (interior) being
> 'loose'
> and dinging with the key out--any chance that may have crapped out
> and can't
> complete the circuit? When I turn the key there is no cranking, no
> clicking.
> I can't recall if the fuel pump is priming. It was priming a few
> weeks ago.
> If there is no priming, should I replace the ignition switch? Has
> anyone
> done this on their car before, and any hints/writeups you can share?
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Jim Koper
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