car won't start, help!
#1
car won't start, help!
I need help to try to fix this thing, its been doing it for a while and I can't find the problem... The engine won't even roll over sometimes, I turn the key, acts like its going to start but the engine doesn't make any noise at all, it just sits there. I've replaced the ignition and the security relay, two things which are supposed to be the cause of this and neither have fixed it.. Can someone please help! Thnx!
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1989 Camaro RS Convertable
350 ci Throttle Body Injection
(no mods yet, mostly stock except the 305 was removed and replaced with a 350)
Suggestions very much welcome!
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1996 Pontiac Firebird 3.8L v6 (Stock), Black
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1986 Chevrolet Camaro v6 2.8L (Stock)
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1989 Camaro RS Convertable
350 ci Throttle Body Injection
(no mods yet, mostly stock except the 305 was removed and replaced with a 350)
Suggestions very much welcome!
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1996 Pontiac Firebird 3.8L v6 (Stock), Black
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1986 Chevrolet Camaro v6 2.8L (Stock)
#2
I had a similar problem with my T/A-88 but I could hear the solenoid click. I had my starter renovated and the solenoid changed and then the problem was sold.
Good luck from Sweden
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Pontiac T/A GTA 350 (L98)-88,TH700, TransGo shiftkit, Edelbrock headers, Holley adj fuel reg, Accell SuperCoil and 8.8mm spark, no cat´s,JR airfilter
Good luck from Sweden
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Pontiac T/A GTA 350 (L98)-88,TH700, TransGo shiftkit, Edelbrock headers, Holley adj fuel reg, Accell SuperCoil and 8.8mm spark, no cat´s,JR airfilter
#3
Have you gone to a shop to have them check the draw on the battery when you attempt to crank it? I had another car which had excellent battery but when you tried to crank it, it would sound like it was out of juice. Cable to the starter was frayed.
Leave the key in run and try one of those remote starter things and see if that will work. If it does then your problem might be a bad cable.
Leave the key in run and try one of those remote starter things and see if that will work. If it does then your problem might be a bad cable.
#4
When you turn the key, and wait for around five seconds, check to see if the "security" light goes off. if it doesn't your chip in the key isn't working. You can splice in a couple of resistors in at the bottom of the steering column. If this is the problem e-mail me and I will tell you how to do it.
Also check the fuse in the engine bay. It looks like a mini relay. if your standing there looking over your engine bay from the front looking at the battery the fuse holder is connected to the fender about six inches back towards the fire wall on the left.
Thats what was wrong with mine, I ended up changing the fuel pump and the starter relay along with a couple of other things. ALL for a fuse!!
Anyway good luck and if you have anyother ?? e-mail me
John
Also check the fuse in the engine bay. It looks like a mini relay. if your standing there looking over your engine bay from the front looking at the battery the fuse holder is connected to the fender about six inches back towards the fire wall on the left.
Thats what was wrong with mine, I ended up changing the fuel pump and the starter relay along with a couple of other things. ALL for a fuse!!
Anyway good luck and if you have anyother ?? e-mail me
John
#5
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by aklim:
Have you gone to a shop to have them check the draw on the battery when you attempt to crank it? I had another car which had excellent battery but when you tried to crank it, it would sound like it was out of juice. Cable to the starter was frayed.
Leave the key in run and try one of those remote starter things and see if that will work. If it does then your problem might be a bad cable.</font>
Have you gone to a shop to have them check the draw on the battery when you attempt to crank it? I had another car which had excellent battery but when you tried to crank it, it would sound like it was out of juice. Cable to the starter was frayed.
Leave the key in run and try one of those remote starter things and see if that will work. If it does then your problem might be a bad cable.</font>
#6
Can You hear 1 click from the solenoid each time You turn the key?
Well, what Your telling it looks just the same as my problem. Check the starter or the solenoid and You´d be fine.
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Pontiac T/A GTA 350 (L98)-88,TH700, TransGo shiftkit, Edelbrock headers, Holley adj fuel reg, Accell SuperCoil and 8.8mm spark, no cat´s,JR airfilter
Well, what Your telling it looks just the same as my problem. Check the starter or the solenoid and You´d be fine.
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Pontiac T/A GTA 350 (L98)-88,TH700, TransGo shiftkit, Edelbrock headers, Holley adj fuel reg, Accell SuperCoil and 8.8mm spark, no cat´s,JR airfilter
#7
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Glimmer:
Can You hear 1 click from the solenoid each time You turn the key?
Well, what Your telling it looks just the same as my problem. Check the starter or the solenoid and You´d be fine.
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Can You hear 1 click from the solenoid each time You turn the key?
Well, what Your telling it looks just the same as my problem. Check the starter or the solenoid and You´d be fine.
</font>
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1989 Camaro RS Convertable
350 ci Throttle Body Injection
(no mods yet, mostly stock except the 305 was removed and replaced with a 350)
Suggestions very much welcome!
------------------------
1996 Pontiac Firebird 3.8L v6 (Stock), Black
------------------------
1986 Chevrolet Camaro v6 2.8L (Stock)
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