1984 Chevy Camaro problems starting

1984 CHEVROLET CAMARO
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OLDSCHOOL32
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1984 Chevy Camaro

sometimes i have problems starting my camaro, the battery is only 2 weeks old, and the alternator is about 3 years old,it sounds like it wants to start but it just wont kick over, and when also when i try to start it the light will turn off on the inside and it sounds like it wants to die but just for a quick second, any theorys will help thanks.
Mar 29, 2010 at 10:31 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Cranks but no start condition:

Fuel and Spark:
Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 3/16 away from ground -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it.
Mar 29, 2010 at 10:35 PM
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