Tech / General Engine Is your car making a strange sound or won't start? Thinking of adding power with a new combination? Need other technical information or engine specific advice? Don't see another board for your problem? Post it here!
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: CARiD

Hard Starting

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 26, 2003 | 02:55 AM
  #1  
semcx's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
From: Richmond VA
Hard Starting

I'm posting this again, I'm trying to find someone that might know why this car will not start? When the Ign. key is truned on the volt gauge goes up and the check engine light comes on.

I have a 1988 Camaro with a 5.0L TBI engine and a 5-speed transmission. When I try to start the car it will take 4 to 5 times cranking it before it will start. When I first turn the key on I can not hear the fuel pump running and also the ignition key is very loose in the steering column. I checked the voltage at the fuel pump relay with just the key on and there is no voltage, you can watch the meter and on the 4th to 5th time trying to crank the engine you will see the meter go to 12 volts and the car will start. What is controlling the voltage to the fuel pump relay? The key switch? The Computer? Both, I’m lost at this point what could be wrong? Thanks

Old Jun 26, 2003 | 10:09 AM
  #2  
Vader's Avatar
Moderator
25 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 19,667
Likes: 313
Check the replies in this thread .
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Azrael91966669
DIY PROM
25
Jun 20, 2017 04:04 AM
Orr89RocZ
Power Adders
206
Apr 25, 2016 08:28 AM
SolarGoldRaptor
Carburetors
16
Aug 25, 2015 02:25 PM
cstrobel65
Tech / General Engine
5
Aug 15, 2015 10:19 AM
92camaroJoe
Tech / General Engine
6
Aug 13, 2015 06:07 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:50 PM.