My car won't start. I have been having lots of BS with what I think is the starter because it will not crank at all sometimes, ( information on that in this post https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/...ML/008759.html ) but now this is going on, now it will crank and not start. It did also stall me the other day for no reason and started right up again.

Took off the spark plug boot and held it next to the plug while cranking and there wasn't any spark jumping, it just kept cranking. I need some1 who really knows what this is or could be because I have no car because of this and I need it. Thanks!!

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89 RS

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87 IROC-Z28 350 TPI

[This message has been edited by IROCZTWENTYGR8 (edited May 14, 2001).]

 

If your car is an auto, check the switch/plug on your shifter. It keeps the car from starting while in gear. When I rebuilt my car and tried to start it for the first time, it did the same thing. It cranked, but no spark. After I plugged the shifter in, it started right up. Just something to check.

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1992 Camaro Z28; Engine:383 w/Ported Edelbrock RPM heads. Lunati Solid Roller Cam 224/232 .502/.502, Fluidampr, Comp Cams 1.5 Roller rockers and lifters, Comp Cams Triple Valvesprings, SVO 30 lb injectors. Holley/Walbro 255 lph in-tank pump, Haltech E6GM DFI, SLP 1 3/4" headers, 4" Mufflex, T56, SLP Clutch, Pro-5.0 Shifter, 4.10 Gear, Auburn Offroad Pro Posi. Super Ram. 17" X 9.5" Ronal FireHawk Rims w/ 275 40ZR17 Bridgestone RE 730's up front and Nitto Drag NT 555R's out back.

Double-Pump This! EFI Rules!

 

Yes its an automatic. What switch/plug with the shifter?? I know the car won't start in neutral.

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89 RS

Looking For:
87 IROC-Z28 350 TPI

 

If it cranks at all it's not going to be the switch in the shifter. That's mean to kill the starter, not just stop providing spark.

And actually the car should start in park and neutral.



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89 iroc-z 305 tbi
k&n filtercharger, open element air filter. nuffin' else

 

Stick your finger in that boot and crank it. If it bites ya, you have spark. Seriously though, take a spark plug(one from the car or one you already have that works) and put it in the boot you took off. Ground the threads on the spark plug to the block or other good ground and crank the engine. You should see a nice spark.

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82 camaro--original steering wheel, brake/gas pedals, seats--everything else modified
82camaro

 

Can u explain that better?? I don't want any crazy sparks coming from there either, if the plugs are even getting spark.

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89 RS

Looking For:
87 IROC-Z28 350 TPI

[This message has been edited by IROCZTWENTYGR8 (edited May 14, 2001).]

 

OK, I did that and theres no spark at all when I crank it. How do u test for spark from the coil to the distributor??

The larger terminal on the starter solenoid turns around and around when u turn it with a wrench, would that make BS with getting spark to the coil or the distributor?? Any1 know or have any ideas on this??

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89 RS

Looking For:
87 IROC-Z28 350 TPI

[This message has been edited by IROCZTWENTYGR8 (edited May 14, 2001).]

 

Vader, GMTech??

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89 RS

Looking For:
87 IROC-Z28 350 TPI

 

There's about 3 pages of ignition testing in the manual, but what you describes seems like the module may be dust.
It can be tested, though.

But pull the cap off, and look for any obvious bad stuff...bad rotor, major carbon tracks, etc.

Someone will pop in with the ignition dagnostics, but I can't type that much stuff

 

I just did that and the rotor, so its not that, I tested the plugs for spark and there isn't any. Any1????

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89 RS

Looking For:
87 IROC-Z28 350 TPI

 

try the ignition module.. I've been through something similar. I've gone through 2 ignition modules in the 3.5 years since I've had the car. One was a GM module, the other a WELLS module.. now I'm back to a GM one, and things are still going good. I always carry a spare one (got one from ACCEL).. from what I've heard, the ACCEL module is quite decent..

 

Check the resistance of your coil.