Please i need some help on the start up with my Camaro. I just bought an amazing 92 R/S Purple Haze Heritage Edition Camaro with 108k all original. Its a very nice car and it really suits me. Now to my minor concern when I turn the key it makes the starting sound but it will not start also i do not want to hold it to long in fear of burning the starter out. I then pause for a moment backing off the key, Then when i turn it a second time it starts right up after i hold it for a bare minimum of a few seconds. Is this a problem or is everyone's Camaro like this. Thanks for the help

 

Hi there, and welcome to the world of third gen camaro's. First off, how long are you holding the key to try to start it at first? If you're holding it for like 10-20 seconds and it isn't starting, then you might want to change the fuel filter and give the car a good tune-up. It'll start easier and as an added benefit you'll probably see an improvement in gas mileage as well as performance. Have a good one my friend

 

try giving it gas the next time you go to start it up. if it fires right up your fuel pump may be going bad

 

Fuel pump either works or it doesn't - giving it gas with the pedal won't actually provide any gas to the injectors if the pump has not pumped any up to them - on a fuel inj car you never touch the gas pedal to start the car.

Turn your key to ON (not to start) and listen for the fuel pump to prime - you'll hear it run for 2 seconds then stop - if it does not prime, then you need to replace the fuel pump relay.

 

I have the same damn problem and I also just got my first camaro in august (91 z28 305 auto) but i burned out the starter i replaced it but now the damn thing will hesitate then cut off on me after driving it for a while. It will start right back up after shutting off but when i touch the gas pedal it just shuts off and wont move again unless I turn it off and let it sit for a day and after I do it starts up with no hesitation at all but the more you start it the harder it is to start damn thing puzzles me but I agree it might be better after a tune up

 

im sorry, but thats bs. and by your logic the OP shouldnt need to check to see if the fuel pump is priming.

 

Hurdleman - you might want to look at your fuel pressure regulator if you're running TPI. If your fuel pressure tests fine, then I would recommend you get your ignition module checked at the local autoparts store. It may have a crack that opens more the hotter the motor gets, causing your stall and no start condition. Once the motor cools down, the crack shrinks and you have spark again. Another way to check that is to check for spark the next time it happens to you. I sincerely hope that helps you out. Enjoy your ride my friend

 

Thats actually very helpful thanks I'll get that checked this week