1995 Chevy Camaro Won't start.

APEREZ2541

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1995 CHEVROLET CAMARO

Engine Mechanical problem
1995 Chevy Camaro 6 cyl Automatic 153xxx miles

I was driving and I looked down at my speedometer and it was at forty but then the needle dropped to twenty and rose up but then started to reach for zero. I then tried to step on the accelerator but there was no reaction, the car just died so I pulled over. The engine wasn't overheated or smoking. I had put twenty dollars of gas ten minutes before. The lights and radio still worked. But when I tried to turn the key it just turned. No noise nor even tried to turn on. What could it be?

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Is the starter working?

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Saturday, August 17th, 2019 AT 5:07 PM

APEREZ2541

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I am not sure.
The start was very hot even about an hour after the car shut down.

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Saturday, August 17th, 2019 AT 5:07 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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I need you to check of there is power to the starter. Have a helper turn the key to the start position while you check for power to the smaller wire on the starter. You should be getting 12+ volts. Only do this if the starter does nothing when you turn to the start position.

Let me know what you find.

Joe

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Saturday, August 17th, 2019 AT 5:07 PM

APEREZ2541

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The car shut down on me last night so I couldn't investigate. But this morning I checked the power from the fuses and most wires until I discovered a red wire wrapped in old electrical tape and it seemed burnt.
I uncovered it and it was practically in two pieces, then I cut the piece that was wrapped in tape and securely reconnected the wire with electrical tape.
I then tried to turn on the car and it started :)

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