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Old Oct 27, 2007 | 04:52 PM
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89 GTA WONT START???

Ok, It seems the only way i can start my GTA 350TPI is with a shot of
starting fluid. Idles but seems to be doggy. If i shut the car off it wont start again unless i shoot some starting fluid in the TB. Anyone have any suggestions on a solustion?

oh yeah, I do here the fuel pump turn on

thanks
paul
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Old Oct 27, 2007 | 05:38 PM
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Car: 88 Trans Am GTA
Engine: 383 Lingenfelter/AFR 670 hp
Transmission: 700r4 3500 stall
Axle/Gears: 3.90 9 inch
Re: 89 GTA WONT START???

do a pressure test. it maybe just weak enough that it wont start but idle if assisted. Also check fuel filter.
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Old Oct 27, 2007 | 07:39 PM
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Car: 2008 Silverado, 73 LeMans, 1987 GTA
Engine: 4.8, 350 Pontiac, 350 LT1
Transmission: 4L65E, TH350, T56
Axle/Gears: 3.42, 2.73, 3.42
Re: 89 GTA WONT START???

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Also check fuel filter.
ditto.
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Old Oct 27, 2007 | 07:43 PM
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Car: 1989 Pontiac Trans Am GTA
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.23 9 bolt
Re: 89 GTA WONT START???

Been there hthat happen, it is probably the fuel pump but I would start with the pump being that it is cheaper. Good luck
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Old Oct 27, 2007 | 07:56 PM
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Re: 89 GTA WONT START???

How many miles are on it? has it been sitting for a while or is it your daily?,mines @ 72,000 and I just started having similar problems
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Old Oct 27, 2007 | 08:30 PM
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Re: 89 GTA WONT START???

thanks guys.... I will change the fuel filter first, then move onto the pump if it dosnt fix the problem. I'll keep u posted on the results....

it already has a new cap, rotor, plugs, wires, injector harness and injectors

paul
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Old Oct 28, 2007 | 07:42 AM
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Re: 89 GTA WONT START???

oh yeah, can someone tell me what the factory ID # is on the PROM?
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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 02:59 PM
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Car: 1988 trans am GTA
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Axle/Gears: 3.73 b/w posi will change out soon
Re: 89 GTA WONT START???

on that car check the ign switch not the key lock but the switch it self my car was doing that and i changed it and boom worked like normal that switch slides to make contact to the pump and the rest of the system it can contact the rest and not the pump fully so u will get a low pressure ( like in the fail safe mode ) check that and also the wires to it
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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 04:20 PM
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Re: 89 GTA WONT START???

where is the switch located?
i will check out before i install a new pump. thanks
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