v8pwrdz28

started up just fine this morning when i moved it to put the firebird rims on it, then when im going to move it again, it wont start. check engine light comes on , choke light is on when im trying to crank it. it will turn over but wont start. tried jumping it just in case the battery was crapping out or something. im no good with carbed engines, so i need some help quick, its in the middle of the driveway in the way!

v8pwrdz28

also, while trying to start it, a lil bit of smoke comes out of the carb. there is a low clicking sound coming form somewhere under the hood when stop trying to start it and the key is still in the on position.

yupitsdadsbird

the clickings normal. but your in the same boat as me just I been 2 years tring to get mine to start. lol and I've tried every thing tune-up, all new vac hoses, new carb, new fuel pump.......new part runs for a day or 2 then 3-4 monthes of nothing.

TurboGM1

Have you checked your wires and connections? Could be dirty or just bad. Might be in the ignition switch in the column. Could be burning out. Mine always starts, but sometimes it gets hesitant, and I have to play with the key alittle bit so that bump on the key hits whatever it needs to inside. With the smoke out the carb it could a few things. Carbon build up, vavles not opening all the way for the exhaust, backfire in the carb. Might need a carb rebuild. None of it's too expenseive to do and most if it's easy, just time consuming. Does it smeel like it's flooding out when trying to start it? (heavy gas odor) Or is there no smell at all like no fuel is getting to it?

akamoose

Have you checked ignition to double check for spark. I am not sure of the distributor setup on the carbs but on my 92 had similar problem. Would start and run fine, later wouldn't start. The ignition module in the distributor was only working intermitently. Might be worth a check.

KissThis

My husbands Trans Am had this same problem. It would start up fine, run for awhile, but the minute you parked and turned it off it wouldn't start again.

The problem here.. The starter was getting too hot and locking up. We put a heat shield on it and it never had a problem after that.

Also check your fuel lines, if they are too close to the manifold you could be burning the gas before it even gets to the carb. We had this problem too.

One more solution.. Check your O2 sensor. My Firebird would crank and crank but wouldn't turn over either. We replaced that sensor and she started right up.

jeez

is a bad o2 sensor a cause of a no start up ??
i have the same problem.
i checked the spark and fuel pressure and it seems to be fine.
what i did notice was before when the car was running, it took like 5-6 cranks before it actaully started, is that a symptom of a bad 02 sensor ??

what do bad 02 sensors cause ??

please help i am sickk of having a project car that doesnt start !!

i have a 86 camaro 2.8 btw

WhiteBlaze

iTrader: (1)

The O2 sensor has nothing to do with start up, actually, it needs to be brought up to temp for it to do anything. A bad o2 sensor will cause your car to run rich, get poor gas milage, and eventually kill your cat. converter

jeez

so can anyone give me an idea why the car tool like 5-6 cranks before it started, what does that usally mean is going bad ? (injectors, fuel pressure regulator, cap etc.... ????

Postman84

My camaro is the same way.

v8pwrdz28

Wow did u really revive a 6 year old thread? Lol

Postman84

not much help with your reply!

Street Lethal

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If the engine is cranking, but just not starting, then check for spark, check for adequate fuel pressure, and check for vacuum leaks. If the engine isn't turning over at all, try jumping the starter with the key in the ON position. If she cranks that way, then the problem is somewhere between your column and starter (starter switch, fusible link, etc.). If she doesn't crank that way, then the problem is either a bad starter, bad battery, bad or loose cables, or bad or loose grounds....

Six_Shooter

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It would be a good idea to start a new thread, instead of bring up a long dead thread.

I'm sure you will also find plenty of diagnostic information by using the search feature of the site. Using the "advanced search" ability, you can narrow down to only posts that are in the V6 forum.