1987 FIREBIRD PROBS>>also any hints on how to "bREAK" into a firebird
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1987 FIREBIRD PROBS>>also any hints on how to "bREAK" into a firebird
hEY GUYS. i LOCKED MY KEYS IN MY FIREBIRD (1987) Like two hours agoand NEED help on how to get into the car. I am not pating a locksmith 100bucks to get my keys. Any SECRETS" on how to get into the car? Has power locks dont work though so i just use the *****.
Also my car just started giving me probs today. I was driving my fiebird around yesterday for about 3hours put 40 miles on it(City driving.) And today i went down to put a new airfresiner in the car(Mango scented). And while i was down there i figured i would start her. So i did fired up but only went to 500RPM's (*Cold) then 200 then it went up to 600 then 100 then it died. So i figured air bubble(I just put 12 gallonds in it two days ago.)and it fired up went to 100 rpms then stalled all this happened in about 1/2 a second. and that all it does not is start then die. it sound like the fuel pump is pumping cause i hear the little wine when i put it to "On" so any ideas?
Also my car just started giving me probs today. I was driving my fiebird around yesterday for about 3hours put 40 miles on it(City driving.) And today i went down to put a new airfresiner in the car(Mango scented). And while i was down there i figured i would start her. So i did fired up but only went to 500RPM's (*Cold) then 200 then it went up to 600 then 100 then it died. So i figured air bubble(I just put 12 gallonds in it two days ago.)and it fired up went to 100 rpms then stalled all this happened in about 1/2 a second. and that all it does not is start then die. it sound like the fuel pump is pumping cause i hear the little wine when i put it to "On" so any ideas?
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Re: 1987 FIREBIRD PROBS>>also any hints on how to "bREAK" into a firebird
Not sure on the running problem but when i locked my keys in my car at the gas station, a police officer got it open with a slim jim with just a little trouble.
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Re: 1987 FIREBIRD PROBS>>also any hints on how to "bREAK" into a firebird
The performance shop down the street from where i live, sells a lock opening kit, it has instructions for every car without antitheft systems. Cost $45
It even comes with a key that will open most cars
didnt work on my firebird though (the key). The opener probably will though.
It even comes with a key that will open most cars
didnt work on my firebird though (the key). The opener probably will though.
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Re: 1987 FIREBIRD PROBS>>also any hints on how to "bREAK" into a firebird
I remember I did this once after that, I started carrying a flat copy of the lock opening key in my wallet. The way I would "break into" my car is knowing that my windows weren't in the best shape, so I would pull one down about 1/4 to 1/2 of an inch and you can do 1 of 2 things. A) get a coat hanger and fish out your keys or B) with the same coat hanger, fold it in to an "L" shape and try to unlock the car from the inside. My keys were in the ignition, so I just got the "L" rod and kept swipping near the inside door handle until I felt the little lock **** unlock...
ps. How did the Mango Scent work out for you?
ps. How did the Mango Scent work out for you?
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Re: 1987 FIREBIRD PROBS>>also any hints on how to "bREAK" into a firebird
I've done that before. Took me 3 minutes to get into it. These cars are so pathetic when it comes to keeping people out. You really should get an extra door key.
You may have gas line freeze.
You may have gas line freeze.
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Re: 1987 FIREBIRD PROBS>>also any hints on how to "bREAK" into a firebird
Smells Really Nice. In my old camaro i had watermellon that was the best smelling camaro ever.
Also guys i went down today bought me some "Gold" Performance rotor and cap. Some bosh platnum 2 plugs and some red aceel wires. I havent pu the wires or the plugs in yet. But i did put the rotor and cap in. The car starts instatly but if you dont give it any throttle it will die. But if you gice it 1/4 throttle for about 15-20 second it will stay running by it's self and wont die.
Any ideas?
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Also guys i went down today bought me some "Gold" Performance rotor and cap. Some bosh platnum 2 plugs and some red aceel wires. I havent pu the wires or the plugs in yet. But i did put the rotor and cap in. The car starts instatly but if you dont give it any throttle it will die. But if you gice it 1/4 throttle for about 15-20 second it will stay running by it's self and wont die.
Any ideas?
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i also got the keys out they where in the ignition so i got a 6 foot long metal hood and cgrabed hem out of the ignition and pulled them thrugh the little space in the window.
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Re: 1987 FIREBIRD PROBS>>also any hints on how to "bREAK" into a firebird
sounds like my camaro trying to start up lol.
i had a bad sensor that was screwing things up.
and have you tryed a different key? like another car key?
i did that once to my lst car i had cuz i locked the keys in there. and got a set of different keys and tryed it out and it unlocked it. it was awqesome
i had a bad sensor that was screwing things up.
and have you tryed a different key? like another car key?
i did that once to my lst car i had cuz i locked the keys in there. and got a set of different keys and tryed it out and it unlocked it. it was awqesome
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Re: 1987 FIREBIRD PROBS>>also any hints on how to "bREAK" into a firebird
you might not want to install those Bosch Platinum plugs. I heard they foul out real quick in our cars.. I go with regular AC Delcos and with Champions on my cylinder that burns oil...
Re: 1987 FIREBIRD PROBS>>also any hints on how to "bREAK" into a firebird
Also guys i went down today bought me some "Gold" Performance rotor and cap. Some bosh platnum 2 plugs and some red aceel wires. I havent pu the wires or the plugs in yet. But i did put the rotor and cap in. The car starts instatly but if you dont give it any throttle it will die. But if you gice it 1/4 throttle for about 15-20 second it will stay running by it's self and wont die.
Any ideas?
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Any ideas?
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i also got the keys out they where in the ignition so i got a 6 foot long metal hood and cgrabed hem out of the ignition and pulled them thrugh the little space in the window.
Re: 1987 FIREBIRD PROBS>>also any hints on how to "bREAK" into a firebird
hEY GUYS. i LOCKED MY KEYS IN MY FIREBIRD (1987) Like two hours agoand NEED help on how to get into the car. I am not pating a locksmith 100bucks to get my keys. Any SECRETS" on how to get into the car? Has power locks dont work though so i just use the *****.
Also my car just started giving me probs today. I was driving my fiebird around yesterday for about 3hours put 40 miles on it(City driving.) And today i went down to put a new airfresiner in the car(Mango scented). And while i was down there i figured i would start her. So i did fired up but only went to 500RPM's (*Cold) then 200 then it went up to 600 then 100 then it died. So i figured air bubble(I just put 12 gallonds in it two days ago.)and it fired up went to 100 rpms then stalled all this happened in about 1/2 a second. and that all it does not is start then die. it sound like the fuel pump is pumping cause i hear the little wine when i put it to "On" so any ideas?
Also my car just started giving me probs today. I was driving my fiebird around yesterday for about 3hours put 40 miles on it(City driving.) And today i went down to put a new airfresiner in the car(Mango scented). And while i was down there i figured i would start her. So i did fired up but only went to 500RPM's (*Cold) then 200 then it went up to 600 then 100 then it died. So i figured air bubble(I just put 12 gallonds in it two days ago.)and it fired up went to 100 rpms then stalled all this happened in about 1/2 a second. and that all it does not is start then die. it sound like the fuel pump is pumping cause i hear the little wine when i put it to "On" so any ideas?

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Re: 1987 FIREBIRD PROBS>>also any hints on how to "bREAK" into a firebird
Please do the basics first before buying anything and wasting money.
Go buy/rent the fuel pressure tester from Autozone or your local Autoparts store. Costs to buy $50 and is worth it to buy it for future problems. Probably less than the unneeded things you bought for no reason. Get the option of it being a fuel problem then continue testing/inspecting every sensor and ignition component.
Also get some spares, they are worth the $3 investment.
Go buy/rent the fuel pressure tester from Autozone or your local Autoparts store. Costs to buy $50 and is worth it to buy it for future problems. Probably less than the unneeded things you bought for no reason. Get the option of it being a fuel problem then continue testing/inspecting every sensor and ignition component.
Also get some spares, they are worth the $3 investment.
Re: 1987 FIREBIRD PROBS>>also any hints on how to "bREAK" into a firebird
Please do the basics first before buying anything and wasting money.
Go buy/rent the fuel pressure tester from Autozone or your local Autoparts store. Costs to buy $50 and is worth it to buy it for future problems. Probably less than the unneeded things you bought for no reason. Get the option of it being a fuel problem then continue testing/inspecting every sensor and ignition component.
Also get some spares, they are worth the $3 investment.
Go buy/rent the fuel pressure tester from Autozone or your local Autoparts store. Costs to buy $50 and is worth it to buy it for future problems. Probably less than the unneeded things you bought for no reason. Get the option of it being a fuel problem then continue testing/inspecting every sensor and ignition component.
Also get some spares, they are worth the $3 investment.
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AC Delco > Bosch Platinum or those Rapidfire plugs. Nothing beats the AC Delcos, IMO. 
