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ERON23 · 04-14-2021, 11:05 PM

So I was having issues with my 2010 camaro not starting a couple of weeks ago. I was able to get it started by smacking the starter which was a sign to get it swapped out. Went to autozone and picked up a rebuilt one. Once I swapped it out started like normal right away. Drove like normal around 2 weeks and all the sudden the same thing it was failing to start. I would wait around 2 to 3 minutes to start the car and it would. Today I had no luck by doing that. Even smacking the starter did not help. So I went into the fuse box and removed the 30 amp starter fuse and put it back on. Waiting around 10 sec and the car started again. The battery was reading about 12.3V in the dash. I even got it tested before I replaced the stated and they said it was good. I'm not sure what to do but it's weird I was able to start the car by removing and inserting the fuse back in. Has anyone ran into this issue? Or any suggestions on what to check? I don't drive my car often maybe 2 to 3 times a week.

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morepowerjoe · 04-15-2021, 02:53 AM

Sounds like maybe you got a bad starter. Maybe it was just coincidence that the fuse pull started it.

MattMDR · 04-15-2021, 03:26 AM

Agree, You could have a bad starter. I had that happen several years ago. Put in rebuilt starter. Worked for a while then stopped. Take it back and have it tested.

Greenhornet2 · 04-15-2021, 07:23 AM

could have a bad starter but when batteries get low on these cars they can test good but still need to be replaced. if it is the original battery replace it.

granatl · 04-15-2021, 07:55 AM

I've had a nightmarish history with rebuilt starters.
Do you make sure to transfer the heat shield to your new/rebuilt one? Without it, heat soak causes tha problem

ElderJ · 04-15-2021, 12:58 PM

Scotty has a video about why to avoid rebuilt starters, especially that Chinese crap. I'm no mechanic, but your symptoms fit.

ERON23 · 04-15-2021, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ElderJ

Scotty has a video about why to avoid rebuilt starters, especially that Chinese crap. I'm no mechanic, but your symptoms fit.

Do you have a link to the video?

Wizard1183 · 04-15-2021, 06:25 PM

Buy an ac Delco starter be done with it. Autozone has crap parts unless it’s disposable things like wires plugs gaskets and such

joekono · 04-16-2021, 12:16 AM

Go in this order 1. NEW Starter(as everyone else suggested) and since it's a 2010. I'm not sure if you've ever changed the battery, but do that next if you're still having issues. One tip I've learned on this forum that if it's a weird issue, the battery could be the culprit. Good luck!!!!

wasthatacop? · 04-16-2021, 12:29 AM

I'm thinking it's another bad starter. Last month I went through two refurbished power steering pumps before I got one that worked. Original had a leak, 2nd one lacked pressure, and the 3rd one busted the pulley shaft within 5 minutes. I'd try another starter, AC Delco.

04-14-2021, 11:05 PM	#1
ERON23 Drives: 2010 Camaro RS Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 23	Won't start even after starter replacement So I was having issues with my 2010 camaro not starting a couple of weeks ago. I was able to get it started by smacking the starter which was a sign to get it swapped out. Went to autozone and picked up a rebuilt one. Once I swapped it out started like normal right away. Drove like normal around 2 weeks and all the sudden the same thing it was failing to start. I would wait around 2 to 3 minutes to start the car and it would. Today I had no luck by doing that. Even smacking the starter did not help. So I went into the fuse box and removed the 30 amp starter fuse and put it back on. Waiting around 10 sec and the car started again. The battery was reading about 12.3V in the dash. I even got it tested before I replaced the stated and they said it was good. I'm not sure what to do but it's weird I was able to start the car by removing and inserting the fuse back in. Has anyone ran into this issue? Or any suggestions on what to check? I don't drive my car often maybe 2 to 3 times a week. Mods: Stainless works headers

04-15-2021, 02:53 AM	#2
morepowerjoe Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro l99 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,105	Sounds like maybe you got a bad starter. Maybe it was just coincidence that the fuse pull started it. __________________ DSS FX Forged Pistons, Eagle ESP L19 Forged Rods, ARP Head and Main Studs, TSP PRC 260 CNC Ported Heads milled .030, Cometic .040 Head Gaskets, GPI SS3 VVT Camshaft, GM Performance Racing Lifters, CHE Trunnions , Molly Pushrods, Melling 10355HV Oil Pump, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Fast LSXR Intake Manifold, Nick Williams 103 TB, TSP 1 7/8" Longtubes with 3" TSP Exhaust, ZL1 Fuel Pump, Mishimoto Radiator, Mishimoto Oil Cooler, Tru Cool 40k Tranny Cooler, 3600 Circle D Converter, Fluid Dynamics Balancer Build Thread https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=609817

04-15-2021, 07:23 AM	#4
Greenhornet2 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS LS3 Whipple Join Date: May 2019 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,925	could have a bad starter but when batteries get low on these cars they can test good but still need to be replaced. if it is the original battery replace it. __________________ Whipple 2.9 CAI ID1050x injectors ZL1 Pump JRE FPCM JMS Voltage booster JRE Rough Idle blower cam BTR .660 springs CHE trunnion kit 1 7/8 Speed Engineering Borla Atak JRE scoop 1.5" lowering springs BMR trailing arms and toe links Cradle inserts 704WHP 603WTQ 93 octane

04-15-2021, 07:55 AM	#5
granatl Drives: 2SS RS ABM A6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 273	I've had a nightmarish history with rebuilt starters. Do you make sure to transfer the heat shield to your new/rebuilt one? Without it, heat soak causes tha problem __________________ Jack Bilger

04-15-2021, 06:25 PM	#8
Wizard1183 Drives: ABM SS2/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lafayette,LA Posts: 2,232	Buy an ac Delco starter be done with it. Autozone has crap parts unless it’s disposable things like wires plugs gaskets and such __________________ Life is short, drive it like you stole it!

04-15-2021, 03:26 AM	#3
MattMDR Drives: 2014 2LS RRM Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Huntingdon Valley, PA Posts: 72	Agree, You could have a bad starter. I had that happen several years ago. Put in rebuilt starter. Worked for a while then stopped. Take it back and have it tested.

04-15-2021, 12:58 PM	#6
ElderJ Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Central Florida Posts: 372	Scotty has a video about why to avoid rebuilt starters, especially that Chinese crap. I'm no mechanic, but your symptoms fit.

04-16-2021, 12:16 AM	#9
joekono Drives: Camaro Convertible 2014 1LT Join Date: May 2019 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,013 View My Garage	Go in this order 1. NEW Starter(as everyone else suggested) and since it's a 2010. I'm not sure if you've ever changed the battery, but do that next if you're still having issues. One tip I've learned on this forum that if it's a weird issue, the battery could be the culprit. Good luck!!!! __________________

04-16-2021, 12:29 AM	#10
wasthatacop? Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 360 View My Garage	I'm thinking it's another bad starter. Last month I went through two refurbished power steering pumps before I got one that worked. Original had a leak, 2nd one lacked pressure, and the 3rd one busted the pulley shaft within 5 minutes. I'd try another starter, AC Delco. __________________ 2010 2SS living in Los Angeles replaced engine @ 93,000 miles w/ crate engine, camshaft by Comp Cams installed by me, replaced valve train parts, 1.4" BMR lowering springs ZL1 factory rims misc: drilled and slotted rotors, fresh air brake cooling system, new speakers, installed reverse camera, muffler delete