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Old May 12, 2009 | 10:09 PM
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Car: 1986 Pontiac Firebird
Engine: 2.8L V6
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1986 Firebird, no electrical power

My Car, will not crank, there is no power what so ever. the lights are dead not even dim and the the car will not crank at all. WHATS WRONG!!?
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Old May 15, 2009 | 04:57 PM
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Re: 1986 Firebird, no electrical power

most likely your alternator is dead, take it out (its pretty easy to take out), and go have it tested at auto zone. if it is dead you can get a new one for around 100 dollars. i would reccomend you do the install your self if you want to save money
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Old May 15, 2009 | 05:30 PM
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Re: 1986 Firebird, no electrical power

Sounds like a battery, cables, fusable link kinda problem. Check them in that order.
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