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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 05:24 PM
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91 Firebird wont start

I have went to look at a 91 firebird 5.0. The car had been slightly wreck. It rear ended another car just enough to set the airbag off and now it will not start. It does not crank over. What is the reason behind this? Any info will be appreciated
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 06:12 PM
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Re: 91 Firebird wont start

Does the starter turn?
Did you pull codes from computer?

Could be a gazillion things, We need way more info on what exactly it's doing or not doing.
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 07:37 PM
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Re: 91 Firebird wont start

The electric fan, dash lights,and interior light all come on so there is power there. But when you turn the key nothing. Does not crank click or anything. Fuel pump also turns on you can hear the slight whir. The security light on the dash is also blinking.
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 07:45 PM
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It's a VATS issue then - you need to bypass the VATS module.

https://www.thirdgen.org/vats_passkey_system

https://www.thirdgen.org/vats
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 05:33 AM
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Ok Thank you very much for you help. Ill get back at you and let you know if it works.But thanks for your time.
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 05:57 AM
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Re: 91 Firebird wont start

Also i have an 85 t/a its rusted badly but the fenders and hood are good. Would the fenders from the 85 fit on the wrecked 91?
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