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car only starts on starting fluid then shuts off - 94 V6

Old Mar 14, 2014 | 03:28 PM
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car only starts on starting fluid then shuts off - 94 V6

Hi my name is Mike, I just recently got a 1994 Camaro v6. It has always had a little hesitation to it since I got it. But I was backing up the other day and it started shaking really bad and shut off but it started right back up and I was able to drive it home. Needless to say The next morning I went out and all it did was crank. So I put on a new fuel pump and fuel pump relay, I have checked all the grounds ect. its getting fuel if I prime the line with the valve. The only way it will start is with starting fluid and then shuts off again. Does anyone know what else I can try?
Old Mar 14, 2014 | 04:05 PM
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Re: car only starts on starting fluid then shuts off

Welcome to CamaroZ28.com!

"New Member Intro" isn't the best place to get tech advice. I'm going to "copy" this post to "General 67-02 F-Body Tech".
Old Mar 23, 2014 | 01:50 AM
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Re: car only starts on starting fluid then shuts off - 94 V6

Might change the gas filter for starts.My02.
Old Mar 23, 2014 | 11:57 AM
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Re: car only starts on starting fluid then shuts off - 94 V6

This sounds like a coil pack problem. Weak spark and when the engine shakes its only firing certain cylinders. The best thing would be to just check your spark on all your plug wires if you find a weak or no spark then change that coil pack out. Also coil packs can interchange with various mid 90 gm vehicles. S10, blazer...etc also try to scan for codes first if its showing any.

That would be a cheap trouble shoot to start off with. I also have a 95 3.4 id be willing to part out if any parts are needed.

Brian

94 Z28 4l60e. Reworked heads ported and polished. Cam 3" catback flowmasters. And common bolt ons.

Any help or advice i give is my 2 cents and is based on my experience with the F-Bodies. As always seek professional help for certain problems.

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