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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 07:54 PM
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89 Formula won't start check engine light wont come on

I have a 1989 Firebird Formula 305 that will turn over but not start. The check engine light will not come on even when I turn the key to the "on" position, or when I try to get trouble codes. The wire on the back of the fuel pump relay came out and shorted out with the other wire in the plug. I have replaced the fuel pump relay. Since then, I have had the above problems. Do you think I need to replace the ECM? Any other ideas?? Thanks
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 07:58 PM
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Car: 1989-92 FORMULA350 305 92 Hawkclone
Engine: 4++,350 & 305 CIs
Transmission: 700R4 4800 vig 18th700R4 t56 ZF6 T5
Axle/Gears: 3.70 9"ford alum chunk,dana44,9bolt
Re: 89 Formula won't start check engine light wont come on

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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 08:01 PM
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Car: 1989-92 FORMULA350 305 92 Hawkclone
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Re: 89 Formula won't start check engine light wont come on

Check your fuses 1st. Dont 4get the one up by the battery and rad..
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 10:14 PM
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Re: 89 Formula won't start check engine light wont come on

i have checked all the ones i can find
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Old Jul 30, 2011 | 07:23 AM
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Re: 89 Formula won't start check engine light wont come on

Originally Posted by Shane29
i have checked all the ones i can find
Need to find the in-line fuse under the hood. This is the one ttop350 mentioned by the battery. Although GM moved it around some, there is a wire that runs along the passenger side wheel well, under the hood. In-line usually but not always near the battery or off the junction block is a fuse holder with a 20 A fuse in it. That fuse provides battery power for the ECM and to the fuel pump relay.

All symptoms and the cause point to that fuse being popped.

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Old Jul 30, 2011 | 08:12 AM
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Re: 89 Formula won't start check engine light wont come on

OK COOL I WILL LOOK FOR IT
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