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What Else Is Left? LT1 Won't Start

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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 04:29 PM
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What Else Is Left? LT1 Won't Start

One day the '97 LT1 decised not to start. I drove it the past weekend without problems, but I did note that the engine did take a few more cranks to fire up than normal.

The engine cranks & cranks but doesn't fire. So here's what I've checked or replaced so far.

--New opti
--new Crank position sensor
--new ignition control module
--I get a very hot spark from the primary coil wire to ground so I know that spark is at least getting to the opti, which tells me the coil is good.
--fuel pressure is ~50lbs at the shrader valve.
--fuses all look good
--security (VATS) system doesn't seem to be the problem since the engine cranks. I believe the VATS will keep the starter from engaging, which is not the case here. When I turn the ignition key, the Security light comes on, then goes off.
-- no SES light, nor codes.

About the only thing I can imagine is that the injectors aren't opening up. How do I check to see that the injectors are getting a signal to open up?


Man this is frustrating!
Old Jul 12, 2008 | 04:40 PM
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You should be able to use a test light on the injectors right?

Pull one of the spark plugs out and see if it smells like gas.
Old Jul 12, 2008 | 04:40 PM
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take a screw driver and listen to your injectors, you should here them ticking.

spray some starting fluid into the intake while cranking... and see if it even starts.

Last edited by hey01; Jul 12, 2008 at 04:45 PM.
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