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Renzee · 05-01-2020, 08:21 PM

2011 SS. Drove to the convenience store car was running normal.* Came out, started fine and as I drove to exit, car stalled out.* After a few attempts to try and restart, the car would crank and turn over, then die immediately.
Had it towed home.* Tried to start it a couple of times in the driveway and it cranked and turned over then immediately died.* Then the battery was basically dead.
Next day, charged the battery, checked the codes and it was throwing a P069E (FPCM has detected a problem) and P1682 (ignition switch circuit 2).* Now, when I turn the key, everything comes on as expected, dashboard lights, gauges, etc.. But when I turn to start I get nothing, no crank... just nothing.* So, at this point, I assume it is the ignition switch.* Checked all fuses and all are good (visibly, not with multimeter.. yet).
Replaced the ignition switch... still no crank.. nothing.
Any Other ideas?????
I'm going to meter test all wires/fuses next.

redcoats1976 · 05-02-2020, 05:22 AM

how about a known good battery first?these car do weird stuff when the battery goes bad.

Sparko · 05-02-2020, 02:56 PM

I second the checking of the battery. It doesn't take squat for amps to run all the lights and correct volts doesn't always mean good battery. Once you apply a heavy load it will tank which is why battery load testers exist. Pretty much any auto parts store has a load tester, bring it in a see what happens.

Renzee · 05-03-2020, 08:01 AM

Sorry.. meant to mention that I did swap with a good battery first thing and still nothing.
So.. the mystery continues. Meter tested all fuses, all are good. tested that the fuse block is getting power. Swapped Starter relay with similar A/C relay still nothing. Swapped Run/Crank relay with similar relay... nothing. Dropped starter and meter tested solenoid wire... No power to wire when ignition turned..
OK, so now we're getting somewhere... But where????? new ignition switch so it can't be that (unless some asswipe returned his bad one to the store). Not likely the relay, would be strange if both were blown at the same time. Maybe fuse block issue? maybe frayed wire from fuse block to solenoid? Dare I say it.. Maybe the ECM? Or, I am currently looking into bypassing the neutral safety switch (although I think it is in the tranny, so that may be a dead end); however, trying to start in neutral does not work so I don't think it is the neutral switch)

christianchevell · 05-03-2020, 08:22 AM

You did not state if your a L99 automatic or manual..the automatics can do things when the neutral safety switch is off under the shifter BTW..... And our starter is stock a Mini starter so it struggles real bad if built with heat also BTW.. Just a couple thoughts the first one may apply...Good Luck!

Renzee · 05-03-2020, 09:06 AM

thanks. It is an automatic

CamaroBarb · 05-03-2020, 09:45 AM

Swap the relay with another one.

redcoats1976 · 05-03-2020, 09:47 AM

not familiar with the safety switch on these cars but if it plugs into the wiring harness you could unplug the plug and bypass it with a piece of wire.at least you could find out if thats the problem.

Renzee · 05-06-2020, 07:17 AM

Thanks for all your replies.
I broke down and had to tow it to the dealer. Ended up being a corroded wire.

bilydean · 12-09-2021, 06:56 PM

I know this is old, but would you know exactly which/what wire was corroded? My son has the exact same issue in his 2011 camaro.

05-01-2020, 08:21 PM	#1
Renzee Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: USA Posts: 6	2011 No Crank/No Start 2011 SS. Drove to the convenience store car was running normal.* Came out, started fine and as I drove to exit, car stalled out.* After a few attempts to try and restart, the car would crank and turn over, then die immediately. Had it towed home.* Tried to start it a couple of times in the driveway and it cranked and turned over then immediately died.* Then the battery was basically dead. Next day, charged the battery, checked the codes and it was throwing a P069E (FPCM has detected a problem) and P1682 (ignition switch circuit 2).* Now, when I turn the key, everything comes on as expected, dashboard lights, gauges, etc.. But when I turn to start I get nothing, no crank... just nothing.* So, at this point, I assume it is the ignition switch.* Checked all fuses and all are good (visibly, not with multimeter.. yet). Replaced the ignition switch... still no crank.. nothing. Any Other ideas????? I'm going to meter test all wires/fuses next.

05-02-2020, 02:56 PM	#3
Sparko Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2019 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 152 View My Garage	I second the checking of the battery. It doesn't take squat for amps to run all the lights and correct volts doesn't always mean good battery. Once you apply a heavy load it will tank which is why battery load testers exist. Pretty much any auto parts store has a load tester, bring it in a see what happens. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS 2018 Charger GT+ 2005 Cavailer LS S/C - Sold '87 HD FXRT - Wrecked pending repair

05-03-2020, 08:22 AM	#5
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,590 View My Garage	You did not state if your a L99 automatic or manual..the automatics can do things when the neutral safety switch is off under the shifter BTW..... And our starter is stock a Mini starter so it struggles real bad if built with heat also BTW.. Just a couple thoughts the first one may apply...Good Luck! __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data,Red Carbon Interior, Nav, RotoFab Big Gulp , Elite x2ultra, Borla ATAK, Driveshaft shop, full BMR susp, Speed eng. valve covers, intercoolers, ATI , 2650 MAG, DSX lid, 103 NW, JBA shorties, Lingenfelter check, 1le wheels, spoiler and diveplanes, PCV, Big3racing ice tank, [SIGPIC]etc....

12-09-2021, 06:56 PM	#10
bilydean Drives: One of the rare ABM camaros Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 455 View My Garage	I know this is old, but would you know exactly which/what wire was corroded? My son has the exact same issue in his 2011 camaro. __________________ 1100 4/28 2000 5/23 3000 5/27 3400 6/20 TPW of 6/29 3800 7/3 4D00 7/8 interned at QC 4B00 7/16 Released from QC 4200 7/20 8/5 We picked up the car

05-02-2020, 05:22 AM	#2
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,935	how about a known good battery first?these car do weird stuff when the battery goes bad.

05-03-2020, 08:01 AM	#4
Renzee Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: USA Posts: 6	Sorry.. meant to mention that I did swap with a good battery first thing and still nothing. So.. the mystery continues. Meter tested all fuses, all are good. tested that the fuse block is getting power. Swapped Starter relay with similar A/C relay still nothing. Swapped Run/Crank relay with similar relay... nothing. Dropped starter and meter tested solenoid wire... No power to wire when ignition turned.. OK, so now we're getting somewhere... But where????? new ignition switch so it can't be that (unless some asswipe returned his bad one to the store). Not likely the relay, would be strange if both were blown at the same time. Maybe fuse block issue? maybe frayed wire from fuse block to solenoid? Dare I say it.. Maybe the ECM? Or, I am currently looking into bypassing the neutral safety switch (although I think it is in the tranny, so that may be a dead end); however, trying to start in neutral does not work so I don't think it is the neutral switch)

05-03-2020, 09:06 AM	#6
Renzee Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: USA Posts: 6	thanks. It is an automatic

05-03-2020, 09:45 AM	#7
CamaroBarb Banned Drives: cheby Camaro Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: usa Posts: 575	Swap the relay with another one.

05-03-2020, 09:47 AM	#8
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,935	not familiar with the safety switch on these cars but if it plugs into the wiring harness you could unplug the plug and bypass it with a piece of wire.at least you could find out if thats the problem.

05-06-2020, 07:17 AM	#9
Renzee Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: USA Posts: 6	Thanks for all your replies. I broke down and had to tow it to the dealer. Ended up being a corroded wire.