Hard Start Issues

[2013ZL1FUN]

What does this security icon/symbol look like and what section of the dash is it located in?

[SIM GhostrdrZ]

Originally Posted by 2013ZL1FUN

What does this security icon/symbol look like and what section of the dash is it located in?

Maybe this? The red circle is my doing. In owners manual

[silversleeper]

Originally Posted by CamaroCracka

That very likely does not do much more than read codes. The one I am thinking about getting is the FOXWELL NT624. It's not pro level and it's made in China, but for someone who only uses it a few times a year, it should do the job. One problem is you would have to keep it handy for when the failure occurs.

https://www.amazon.com/FOXWELL-NT624...07X9JQSGZ&th=1
lightning deal $216 wtih $20 clip coupon on the page too!


if you miss it foxwell store on aliexpress is doing something like cyber monday sale in a few days...

[camguynj]

Originally Posted by 2013ZL1FUN

Where is the cam sensor located? If this is something easy to replace I may just try and do that.

See these two vids for EZ way to access and check cam sensor. Minimal ez things to remove to access the sensor and all you need is a cheap $15 multi meter to test it or just go replace it.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2JoOmtY2Wu8

https://www.google.com/search?q=test...ptQPxL-r-AQ_21

[CamaroCracka]

Originally Posted by silversleeper

https://www.amazon.com/FOXWELL-NT624...07X9JQSGZ&th=1
lightning deal $216 wtih $20 clip coupon on the page too!


if you miss it foxwell store on aliexpress is doing something like cyber monday sale in a few days...

Thanks Sleeper, missed that one, but I'm betting they will have some deals around Cyber Monday.

[2013ZL1FUN]

I just went out and tried to start my car. I turned the key and the security icon came on then as the engine turned over the icon went out. The car seemed to start, however when I let off of the key, my car died. I guess that is a better way to discribe my situation. If I keep the key turned on for along time, seemingly too long, the engine stays running. All other cars I have had in my 47 years of driving, once you hear the engine fire, you let go of the key. Not this car. If I want it to stay running, I must keep the starter engaged, even as the engine is running, which seems wrong. I mean like for 4 seconds!

[gtstorey]

Sounds like the ignition switch might be failing.

[NOT A 45]

Originally Posted by 2013ZL1FUN

I just went out and tried to start my car. I turned the key and the security icon came on then as the engine turned over the icon went out. The car seemed to start, however when I let off of the key, my car died. I guess that is a better way to discribe my situation. If I keep the key turned on for along time, seemingly too long, the engine stays running. All other cars I have had in my 47 years of driving, once you hear the engine fire, you let go of the key. Not this car. If I want it to stay running, I must keep the starter engaged, even as the engine is running, which seems wrong. I mean like for 4 seconds!

Now that's important information. Sounds like a possible intermittently bad ignition switch. If your scanner will read ignition 1 voltage watch that and see if it's less than battery voltage when the problem happens.

[2013ZL1FUN]

You mean the ignition switch, as in inside of the steering column ignition switch? My scanner won't read that voltage info, at least as much as I know. Anyway, doesnt the battery voltage go down on all cars as they are being cranked over ? I obviously am in over my head!