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Sinister10 · 06-12-2019, 03:46 PM

ok, so im hoping that i can get some tech advice here. (sorry for the somewhat long read)

im having an issue with my wifes 2008 CTS. it is the 3.6 DI motor that i believe went into the 10-13 6cyl camaros. Anyway, yesterday my wife left to go to work and the car wouldnt start. All the dash lights come on, dinger dings, radio, hvac etc all are working as should. Hit the key, and 'click' nothing, nothing but a quick 'click' and thats all.

I hooked the jumper cables up and after a few seconds the car started as it should. let it run for about 15min then shut off, let it sit for 10 min or so and tried to start again and nothing, the same as before. Again, jumped it and got it running. While it was running, i tested to see if the Alt. was charging and sure enough i had 14.4-7 volts, Alt good. removed the battery, took it down to the parts store to get tested and they said it was a good battery, 100% charged. Parts guy said its probably the starter.

So, came home, installed the battery, and the car started no problem, let it sit for a couple hours, and went to start again and it started as normal, wife left for work today and again, the car started normally.

Question is, has anyone had this happen to there car and was the starter the fix? also, do the symptoms really point to a bad starter?

car has ~126k miles and to my knowledge, the starter has not been changed, that battery has at some point, Alt looks to be original as well..

thanks for any response.

spyderbuddy · 06-12-2019, 04:05 PM

Where is the ground in you car, check the chassis ground, mine was in the trunk.
when mine did this it was a bad ground in the trunk.

Sinister10 · 06-12-2019, 04:15 PM

thanks, ill check it out. i was kinda thinking that since it seams to have resolved itself after i removed that battery and moved those wires around.

06-12-2019, 03:46 PM	#1
Sinister10 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Indiana Posts: 543	v6 starter question ok, so im hoping that i can get some tech advice here. (sorry for the somewhat long read) im having an issue with my wifes 2008 CTS. it is the 3.6 DI motor that i believe went into the 10-13 6cyl camaros. Anyway, yesterday my wife left to go to work and the car wouldnt start. All the dash lights come on, dinger dings, radio, hvac etc all are working as should. Hit the key, and 'click' nothing, nothing but a quick 'click' and thats all. I hooked the jumper cables up and after a few seconds the car started as it should. let it run for about 15min then shut off, let it sit for 10 min or so and tried to start again and nothing, the same as before. Again, jumped it and got it running. While it was running, i tested to see if the Alt. was charging and sure enough i had 14.4-7 volts, Alt good. removed the battery, took it down to the parts store to get tested and they said it was a good battery, 100% charged. Parts guy said its probably the starter. So, came home, installed the battery, and the car started no problem, let it sit for a couple hours, and went to start again and it started as normal, wife left for work today and again, the car started normally. Question is, has anyone had this happen to there car and was the starter the fix? also, do the symptoms really point to a bad starter? car has ~126k miles and to my knowledge, the starter has not been changed, that battery has at some point, Alt looks to be original as well.. thanks for any response. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS 6M, MGW flatstick, CAI cold air intake, SLP loudmouth 2 axleback, TSP 1 7/8 headers w/ hfc, pfadt 1" springs, SRP pedals, emblempros "6.2L" emblems on hood, ZL1 grill, M/T SC-5 wheels, nitto motivo 275f 315r. ZL1 addons wickerbill, smoked lenses, resonator delete x pipe, diode dynamics DRLs 1LE suede steering wheel, mighty mouse CC. SCTX4 and Dyno Steve tune.

06-12-2019, 04:05 PM	#2
spyderbuddy Drives: 2010 RS Inferno Orange Metallic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albany, Ga. Posts: 3,398 View My Garage	Where is the ground in you car, check the chassis ground, mine was in the trunk. when mine did this it was a bad ground in the trunk. __________________ PCP Hideaway Headlight Covers, BBK Headers & High Flow Cats, ZL1 Add-ons Wicker Bill, TL1/ZL1 Hood Insert, Gen5 DIY Frameless Mirror, ABL Dash Lighting an My link Navigation, Blacked out Rear Bowtie, all Sylvania led Turn Signals, Ceramic Window Tint By Nicks, MBRP Exhaust tips, GEN5 DIY Virginia Legal DRL Harness, Painted Brake Calipers, Vittesse Throttle Controller, Heritage Grill, Diode Dynamics Led Lighting, Manual Shifter Boot, Paddle Shifters, CNC Throttle Body, Trifecta Tune, RX Catch Can & Breather, Trunk Black out and Side Grills, Chevorlet door Sills.

06-12-2019, 04:15 PM	#3
Sinister10 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Indiana Posts: 543	thanks, ill check it out. i was kinda thinking that since it seams to have resolved itself after i removed that battery and moved those wires around. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS 6M, MGW flatstick, CAI cold air intake, SLP loudmouth 2 axleback, TSP 1 7/8 headers w/ hfc, pfadt 1" springs, SRP pedals, emblempros "6.2L" emblems on hood, ZL1 grill, M/T SC-5 wheels, nitto motivo 275f 315r. ZL1 addons wickerbill, smoked lenses, resonator delete x pipe, diode dynamics DRLs 1LE suede steering wheel, mighty mouse CC. SCTX4 and Dyno Steve tune.