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1986 Pontiac Firebird Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuel pump, Engine, Check engine light.
Mileage: 156,000 miles.

Asked on June 20, 2012

I have an 86 firebird that will not start but cranks over I have replaced the computer 3 main seloenoids and cleaned my groin wires what should I do

No wires are showing and non are cut check engine ligh doesn't come on and the fuel pump doesn't kick in
Avatar Asked by Grimreaper

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Replied on June 20, 2012

check the powers and grounds to the computer. it sounds like a power issue to the computer. did you change the PROM as well??

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on June 20, 2012

no today i replaced the computer and the check engine light stays on but the car doesnt start it cranks over but doesnt start

Tiny Response from Grimreaper
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Replied on June 20, 2012

Scan the computer for code/s and also, Go to this walk thru link:http://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on June 21, 2012

i did and the codes just keep saying 12 meaning that there is nothing wrong according to the computer

Tiny Response from Grimreaper
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Replied on June 23, 2012

Fuel pump doesn't kick-in-check and test fuel pump fuse, relay and oil pressure sending unit-

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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