I got a 89 camaro 2.8l and when I bought it, it would start but after having it for a while, it wont start. It wont even try to turn over. The people I bought it off had a sidewinder alarm system put in it which has a starter kill switch and an automatic engine disable but im not sure if that's the problem cuz I don't even know if the alarm works for that matter. I would rip it out but I've read that you can screw you computer up if it isn't done right and people have told me that it could be a loose wire on the starter but I haven't really looked. It used to start up every now and then but now it wont at all. I have to roll start it and I've been doing that for a while now and im afraid im gonna tear up the clutch and I don't have the money to buy one at the moment. Im very tired of roll starting it and making my girlfriend push my car so I can start it (yes I know that sounds like a dick move on my part but she doesn't wanna sit in the car and pop the clutch, don't ask why cuz Idk either, maybe its cuz she's scared of messing something up cuz she can't drive a 5spd). Anyways, I really need some answers, im tired of it and I know my GF is too lol. So if any one can help I would really really appreciate it and if you know how to do the timing accurately without a timing light than that would be awesome cuz its off and totally running like ****. I can hardly make it up a hill if im not up to speed even when I down shift (yes I know its pathetic but its all I got to drive) thanks to anyone that can help

 

Try hitting the starter with a hammer. If it starts you need a new starter

 

Check batt terminals tight, clean and not corroded. Same with cable to starter and all grounds. Make sure starter bolts are tight.

 

Ha. Never heard of that but I'll try it, i'll try just about anything right