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Old Jan 7, 2018 | 06:08 PM
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1986 Camaro will not start but has power

so i bought this 1986 camaro 2.8l v6 week ago and ran just fine started everytime here in the north east we has a blizzard and i didnt want to drive it now i can drive it safely but it will not start i have power to the battery my radio come one and my volt gauge reads at 8 volts it dont not crank or anything. im not sure what to do this is my daily and i need it fixed any advice. it is a 5 speed v6 if that helps.. thanks
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Old Jan 7, 2018 | 10:05 PM
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Car: 1987 Z28 Camaro
Engine: 305 LG4 4bbl
Transmission: TH700R4
Re: 1986 Camaro will not start but has power

sounds like your battery has dropped 2 cells. might need a battery test/replacement
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Old Jan 8, 2018 | 12:58 AM
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Re: 1986 Camaro will not start but has power

Maybe battery was damaged/drained in the blizzard? Throwing it on a charger couldn't hurt
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