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TTA died on the road today...fusible link, ign sw ?

Scott89TTA

Scott89TTA

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took the TTA out yesterday and just as I came off the ramp on to 95 it just shut off. I coasted to the side of the road and tried to start it back up...it was completely dead...nothing, no dash lights, gauges, scanmaster, etc. The horn, interior dome light and the parking lights worked. 2/3's of the fuse block is dead...only 12v on the 3 mentioned. Had to have the car towed home. Last Fall id did a similar thing when I stopped to get gas...when I went to start it back up it was dead...about 15 min later it started up and was fine...neverr knew what it was.

I got it home last night and checked the fusible links...pretty sure one was broke. There are 4 at the starter...replced 2 so far, one was broke unless I broke it...car is still dead. Same 3 things still work, nothing else...when I turn on the key the interior light goes out.

Anyone have similar problems and if so what did it turn out to be?

Thanks,
Scott
 
I cut out and replaced all fusible links at the starter...tested the one by the batery that go's to the ECU connector on radiator support and it is good. Still dead :mad:

What next...how do you check the VATS ?
 
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Vats would only affect the cars ability to start. It would not cause the car to go "dead" like you describe.

I wish I had an answer...here is the only thing I can think of for you to check. Do not take this the wrong way, but are you battery cables (at the battery) fully connected? Like I have said multiple times before, this was an issue for WAY too long on dads GN. Turned out the cable was loose. The battery had stripped terminals and when it was tight it was actually loose.

And check the ground by the turbo.
 
yeah...the terminals are good...new brass bolts w/extra bolt in the end for assecories...I thibk they came with the ALKY kit. When it shut off I had just went over a pretty good bump in the road at about 60mph. Last Fall it did the same thing but it didn't cut off while driving...stopped for gas and when i went to start it back up it was dead...nothing, no beeps, clicks, gauges etc. about 15 min later it started back up. This time the resukts were the same but happened while driving but has not satrted back up.
 
Reverse thinking maybe try running a brand new ground from the battery straight to the chassis to see if it makes a difference maybe a ground wire is bad. or possibly the current grounding point maybe something rusted and broke off
 
Rodimus_Prime said:
Reverse thinking maybe try running a brand new ground from the battery straight to the chassis to see if it makes a difference maybe a ground wire is bad. or possibly the current grounding point maybe something rusted and broke off
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That sounds like a great idea.

Scott, I know you are frustrated as hell, but I know it something simple...It HAS TO HAVE SOMETHING TO DO WITH POWER FROM THE BATTERY!!!!
 
yeah had to step back take a shower and have a couple beers :cheers:

I checked the grounds and the are all good...been on the phone with Steve Kaminski a couple times and he wants me to check the ignition switch next.

While messing withe the starter I broke the damn stud for the purple solenoid wire :mad: so also tomorrow I'm off to the auto parts store for a LT1 starter and getting rid of that huge POS starter.

on a happier note I picked up my new tires this morning :thumbup:
 
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Quiky One said:
It HAS TO HAVE SOMETHING TO DO WITH POWER FROM THE BATTERY!!!!
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you would think...according to the TTA suplement manual all the power goes to the starter and then on to several locations. They all tie together somewhere else and 2 red wires feed the ignition switch...I have 12v there and that is about where it ends...I know it is going to be someting simple but damn i wish i could find it.
 
Scott89TTA said:
you would think...according to the TTA suplement manual all the power goes to the starter and then on to several locations. They all tie together somewhere else and 2 red wires feed the ignition switch...I have 12v there and that is about where it ends...I know it is going to be someting simple but damn i wish i could find it.
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Are all your constant on fuses powered?
 
All back together and seems to be running fine !!! BIG thanks to Steve Kaminski for all his help and patience helping me over the phone
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More details on turbobuick.com TTA section http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/tu...-tta-died-road-today-fusible-link-ign-sw.html

-Scott
 
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