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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 10:54 PM
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From: Wentzville, Missouri
Car: 1988 trans am gta
Engine: 305 tpi
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car not startng... need help quick!

alright getting right to it, i just got this car from a buddy and ran great, but the head gaskets needed changing; so i changed em along with all the other gaskets along the way got here put back together now she aint starting. its gettin fuel but no spark and im pretty sure thats what it is but i dont know why it all of a sudden wont get a spark.. its a 88 gta 305 tpi auto
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 07:02 AM
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Re: car not startng... need help quick!

I would start by checking the coil. Does it get power? Dose it give the dizzy power?
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 08:34 PM
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Re: car not startng... need help quick!

the coil is good and i just got my module checked and came out good so anyone else any ideas?
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 08:55 AM
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Re: car not startng... need help quick!

bump
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 09:51 AM
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Car: 1986 Trans AM tpi
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Axle/Gears: 277 Posi
Re: car not startng... need help quick!

Not much can go wrong if your getting power to the coil and nothing from it........
Pull the cap off and turn the Motor over to see if the rotor is turning.......
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