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binlow84 · 05-01-2011, 02:27 PM

I just stepped outside to move the Camaro to let another car out of the driveway and something strange happened. With this car I've gotten into the habit of turning the key and letting it go, since you don't have to keep the key turned the whole time it's cranking (I know there's a name for this feature, just can't remember it at the moment). So I do that as normal and as soon as I released the key it stopped cranking. After a few seconds of confusion I turned it again and released. Same thing. For the next attempt I kept the key turned until it started and everything worked fine, car started up and I was able to back it out and back in. Fearing that there was something wrong with the car after I pulled it back in I tried to start it with a quick turn and release as normal and it continued to crank as it should and started with no problems.....

Has anyone else had this happen to them before? Was this some odd electronic fluke caused by the positioning of Venus in relation to Neptune and the Sun? Should I be worried about this even if it never happens again......? Thanks in advance for any help...

Ivas · 05-01-2011, 02:33 PM

Obviously there's a hitch in the get-along which is consummately allied to the angle of the dangle. Say the complete rosary thrice whilst throttling the life outa' the mother-in-law.
You'll see, everything will be hunky-dory.

DocKevin · 05-01-2011, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Ivas

Obviously there's a hitch in the get-along which is consummately allied to the angle of the dangle. Say the complete rosary thrice whilst throttling the life outa' the mother-in-law.
You'll see, everything will be hunky-dory.

.......... What?!

Rob191288 · 05-01-2011, 02:37 PM

It has happened to me multiple times. Car is fine. Sometimes it just requires being held.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 05-01-2011, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DocKevin

.......... What?!

He's off his medication.

binlow84 · 05-01-2011, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Ivas

Obviously there's a hitch in the get-along which is consummately allied to the angle of the dangle. Say the complete rosary thrice whilst throttling the life outa' the mother-in-law.
You'll see, everything will be hunky-dory.

Phew, glad I read this first. I would have only said the rosary once, which in hindsight I can see would have discombobulated the thingamaroo and thrown the entire contortion array out of whack. And I don't think I need to tell any of you about how bad an out-of-whack contortion array is....

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Originally Posted by Rob191288

It has happened to me multiple times. Car is fine. Sometimes it just requires being held.

Being serious now, thanks. Good to know I'm not the only one this has happened to. So far my baby has been problem free and I guess I'm a bit paranoid.

Red Jewel RS · 05-01-2011, 02:54 PM

It has happened to me as well. The way I understand it is if the computer just senses a "flash" of current from a quick key turn it thinks there is something wrong and requires the key to be held until start up. Mine did it once and the DIC said that the stability track needed service. Next time I started everything was ok. Others on here may have a better technical explanation but that is mine. Remember it is all controlled by a computer.

jkelly · 05-01-2011, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivas

Obviously there's a hitch in the get-along which is consummately allied to the angle of the dangle. Say the complete rosary thrice whilst throttling the life outa' the mother-in-law.
You'll see, everything will be hunky-dory.

pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!

stingrayj · 05-01-2011, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivas

Obviously there's a hitch in the get-along which is consummately allied to the angle of the dangle. Say the complete rosary thrice whilst throttling the life outa' the mother-in-law.
You'll see, everything will be hunky-dory.

Is this line from Pirates of the Caribean? It just really sounds like a Jack Sparrow ramble.

ss=scuba steve · 05-01-2011, 04:01 PM

I spoke to Mr. Goodwrench about this issue. He said there will be a TSB for the ocillator valve sticking.

PoorMansCamaro · 05-01-2011, 04:17 PM

i'm not 100% about this, but i think it also doesn't work if your wheels are turned.

K1SSRSS · 05-01-2011, 06:12 PM

It has happened to me also, usually just cause I have not kept the clutch fully depressed.

oldfriend · 05-01-2011, 06:24 PM

It did happen to me , well no to me but to the other car [2009 express cargo van ] once and that was it

Ivas · 05-01-2011, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by stingrayj

Is this line from Pirates of the Caribean? It just really sounds like a Jack Sparrow ramble.

Dude, such high praise. It seems the quality of my nonsense is rising. Thanks be to all those who provide me the acorns from which comedic oaks do grow.

05-01-2011, 02:27 PM	#1
binlow84 Drives: '10 Camaro, IBM 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: St. Louis metro, Illinois Posts: 350 View My Garage	Strange thing just happened..... I just stepped outside to move the Camaro to let another car out of the driveway and something strange happened. With this car I've gotten into the habit of turning the key and letting it go, since you don't have to keep the key turned the whole time it's cranking (I know there's a name for this feature, just can't remember it at the moment). So I do that as normal and as soon as I released the key it stopped cranking. After a few seconds of confusion I turned it again and released. Same thing. For the next attempt I kept the key turned until it started and everything worked fine, car started up and I was able to back it out and back in. Fearing that there was something wrong with the car after I pulled it back in I tried to start it with a quick turn and release as normal and it continued to crank as it should and started with no problems..... Has anyone else had this happen to them before? Was this some odd electronic fluke caused by the positioning of Venus in relation to Neptune and the Sun? Should I be worried about this even if it never happens again......? Thanks in advance for any help... __________________ [Insert obligatory car/order info below] 2LT RS; Imperial Blue Metallic w/ Silver Rally Stripes; Gray Leather Interior; Automatic; Exterior Painted Interior Trim Panels; Blue LED Footwell Lighting; Dash ABL; DRL Halos Ordered - 1/16/10 at Weber Chevrolet in Granite City, IL (Excellent experience; Thanks John!) Produced - 2/24/10 In the driveway - 3/4/10 Total time order to delivery - 47 days

05-01-2011, 02:37 PM	#4
Rob191288 Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Andrews AFB, MD Posts: 586 View My Garage	It has happened to me multiple times. Car is fine. Sometimes it just requires being held. __________________

05-01-2011, 04:01 PM	#10
ss=scuba steve Drives: 2011 1SS Cyber Gray Metallic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SoFla Posts: 863 View My Garage	I spoke to Mr. Goodwrench about this issue. He said there will be a TSB for the ocillator valve sticking. __________________

05-01-2011, 04:17 PM	#11
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 56,959	i'm not 100% about this, but i think it also doesn't work if your wheels are turned. __________________

05-01-2011, 06:12 PM	#12
K1SSRSS Chief Many Camaros Drives: A paid off Camaro!!! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 1,863 View My Garage	It has happened to me also, usually just cause I have not kept the clutch fully depressed. __________________ 504hp/478tq Performance: Kooks LT, 3'' Exhaust, V-Max TB, Roto-Fab CAI, Custom Ported/Port Matched Heads and Intake Suspension: BMR Adjustable LCA's, BMR Trailing Arms, Poly Bushings, BMR Toe Rods Coming Soon (still in the box): Procharger F1R, G-Force Axles, 3:91 gears w/Eaton Truetrac

05-01-2011, 02:33 PM	#2
Ivas el Ruco Drives: 2010 Camaro SS (now runnin' TENS ) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fontana, CA Posts: 7,388	Obviously there's a hitch in the get-along which is consummately allied to the angle of the dangle. Say the complete rosary thrice whilst throttling the life outa' the mother-in-law. You'll see, everything will be hunky-dory.

05-01-2011, 02:54 PM	#7
Red Jewel RS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 891 View My Garage	It has happened to me as well. The way I understand it is if the computer just senses a "flash" of current from a quick key turn it thinks there is something wrong and requires the key to be held until start up. Mine did it once and the DIC said that the stability track needed service. Next time I started everything was ok. Others on here may have a better technical explanation but that is mine. Remember it is all controlled by a computer.

05-01-2011, 06:24 PM	#13
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	It did happen to me , well no to me but to the other car [2009 express cargo van ] once and that was it

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