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Will not start but cranks over

Tiny
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  • 1986 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
  • 156,000 MILES
I have an 86 firebird that will not start but cranks over I have replaced the computer 3 main solenoids 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
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Wednesday, June 20th, 2012 AT 12:05 AM

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Tiny
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Check the powers and grounds to the computer. It sounds like a power issue to the computer. Did you change the PROM as well?

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Wednesday, June 20th, 2012 AT 12:11 AM
Tiny
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No today I replaced the computer and the check engine light stays on but the car doesnt start it cranks over but doesnt start
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Wednesday, June 20th, 2012 AT 11:38 PM
Tiny
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Scan the computer for code/s and also, Go to this walk thru link:https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start
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Wednesday, June 20th, 2012 AT 11:56 PM
Tiny
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I did and the codes just keep saying 12 meaning that there is nothing wrong according to the computer
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Thursday, June 21st, 2012 AT 1:04 AM
Tiny
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Fuel pump doesn't kick-in-check and test fuel pump fuse, relay and oil pressure sending unit-
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Saturday, June 23rd, 2012 AT 9:07 PM

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