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Old 08-23-2023, 06:12 PM   #1
Hyronike
 
Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: MN
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Strange when starting

I will try to explain..... Drove my car for two hours, stopped for some fast food, car was off for 15 minutes, when I tried to start it....
1. I pushed the clutch in and pressed the start button but the car was completely dead. No dash lights lit up.
2. As I released the clutch the dash lights lit up like normal.
3. Pushed in the clutch ans pressed the start button again and the dash lights went black and my seat moved back just like I turned the car off.

The starter never clicked and the motor did not turn over during this series of events. I did this a dozen times and the same series of events occurred.

The next day I arranged to have it towed. Tried to start before the tow truck came with the same results.

Tried one last time before pulling it on to the tow truck an the same 3 steps occurred however about 5 seconds after step 3 the engine fired and started up. The dash lit up and it now starts normal.

The battery is 1 year old.

Any thoughts on this bizarre series of events? I am now hesitant to drive anywhere thinkng it won't start. I would greatly appreciate some advice.
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Old 08-25-2023, 12:12 PM   #2
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Drives: 2017 2SS, 50th pkg, M6, MRC, NPP
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This sound like problem with starter relay or clutch pedal interlock. Both should be covered under warranty. Not sure if your 2020 is still covered.

I would also check battery state of charge with car off and verify proper charging voltage with the car running.
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