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Old 06-28-2015, 06:59 PM
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I have a 1996 Z28 6 speed seemingly all stock. I have had the car for 3 years with no starting problems. Just yesterday in my garage I went to start it and as soon as the key is pushed to the start position all the electrics "die" as in a dead short. If I wiggle the battery the electrics come back on but no success in starting - the whole cycle starts again. Anyone have any ideas where to start to troubleshoot.
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Re: Acting like a dead short when attempting to start

Bad connection, cable or battery.
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Old 06-30-2015, 05:46 PM
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Yep.... sounds like corrosion buildup on the battery cables/terminals, or badly corroded cable strands.
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