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Vt as 5.7ltr

Wayne donaldson

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Hi all just a question some one might be able to help me ...
I have a vt ss 5.7ltr auto wont starts we took battery out and now won't start won't turn over and not throwing out any codes.. when turn keys to start you here a sound like wire arking out near driver side near battery did start and run but then turn off the nothing ...and only 137000ks
Thanks for helping me a mate said it might be a earth wire from engine block to chassis ground??
 
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Check anything connecting to the battery.

check the connectors on the alternator and starter - remove and reseat all.
 

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The attached file from the Holden VT/VX Service Manual may help you understand/fix your problem. What scan tool did you use to verify that no DTCs have been set? When you replaced the battery, you didn't get the leads around the wrong way by any chance - even for a short time?
 

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