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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 11:54 AM
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Car: 1989 & 1990 RS V8 TBI
Engine: 305 5.0 L
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died while driving, and now she wont start!!!

yesterday I was driving at a speed of 50 maybe 55 and I down shifted to 3rd gear for a little power boost, then when I got my RPMs up I shifted to 4th then 5th a few seconds after going to fifth the engine died (radio and everything electronic still on) I pulled over and the starter would turn and turn and turn but there was never any spark.

tonight I'm planning on changing my spark plug cables, ignition coil and distributor.

has anyone had this or a similar experience?? and could maybe point me in the right direction to save me time and money....?

thank you for reading this post it is much appreciated!!!
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 09:57 PM
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Car: 92 camaro convertible z28
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: Swapped from 700R4 to T5
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Re: died while driving, and now she wont start!!!

Is the fuel pump working?

Originally Posted by ajStyles2015
yesterday I was driving at a speed of 50 maybe 55 and I down shifted to 3rd gear for a little power boost, then when I got my RPMs up I shifted to 4th then 5th a few seconds after going to fifth the engine died (radio and everything electronic still on) I pulled over and the starter would turn and turn and turn but there was never any spark.

tonight I'm planning on changing my spark plug cables, ignition coil and distributor.

has anyone had this or a similar experience?? and could maybe point me in the right direction to save me time and money....?

thank you for reading this post it is much appreciated!!!
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 10:16 PM
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Car: 91 Firebird/88 Firebird/91 Formula
Engine: V6 3.1/V8 5.0/V8 5.0
Transmission: 4L60/700R4/4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.23/2.73/2.73
Re: died while driving, and now she wont start!!!

My '91 V6 MPFI died at at full throttle due on the highway to a leaking fuel pressure regulator and a couple of bad injectors. Check for fuel pressure. If you've got pressure check for spark or the ignition control module. Good luck.
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 10:32 PM
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Re: died while driving, and now she wont start!!!

Originally Posted by ajStyles2015
tonight I'm planning on changing my spark plug cables, ignition coil and distributor.
maybe point me in the right direction to save me time and money....?
Test before wasting time and throwing parts and $$$ at it

read
http://easyautodiagnostics.com/gm_ic...n_module_1.php
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