ok this is my problem.. first off the car is a 89 5.7 TPI with 41000 miles i think the miles are low on the car because of the problem.. cold start the car will start im not saying a good start up but it starts... if i drive it for a little and turn it off it wont start back up till it cools off.. its not over heating and ive been on every camaro web site and had it in the shop and no one has helped..really dont want to just let the car go cuz its in good shape.. this is my 3rd one..

 

Ignition Control Module located inside distributor under the rotor. Typical indiocation of it going bad. It's electrical, and heat build up kills it, causing a no-start until it cools.

Testable - but the auto parts stores cannot test for heat soak condition - so testing not really a viable option. About $40 - Just replace it and see if solves the issue.

NOTE - the flat surface of it gets coated in dielectric grease - make sure to do this according to directions - dielectric grease should be included with new part, but also available in one of those little $1 packets at the counter.

Also, some folks swear by the more expensive MSD brand (about $80), but most folks do fine with whatever local parts store has in stock.

 

ok gonna look into it if i have anything to ask ill write back.... thanks...

 

ok i put that module in and when i was taking the cap off to do so the router turn and now the car wont start at all.... i tried turning it bit by bit but no go.. what should i do??

 

still no start after the car gets hot wtf... can it have something to do with the vats key?

 

Hi Shane,

Are the injectors the originals? With so few miles it must have sat for extended periods of time. I wonder if your injectors are leaking...so much that the engine is flooded and can't start. What if they were literally dripping fuel and you were waiting for the fuel to evaporate rather than wait "till it cools off," just maybe.

The best way to check the injectors:
pull the plenum and driver-side runner,
lift the fuel rail and injectors just enough to get a clean paper towel underneath each injector,
pressurize the fuel rail,
look for wet spots under injectors.

I had 4 of 8 injectors leaking and it was difficult to start after running for a time.

I hope this helps.

 

i got a used set off of ebay to see if it changed anything but it didnt... but ill do what you said and give it a try maybe it will help.. thanks

 

Before you changed the module, would it crank but not start after it was hot?