1989 Chevy Camaro Wont Start

1989 CHEVROLET CAMARO
30,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GLPINEDA
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My 89 Rs Camaro has been sitting for 2 weeks.I had to order a part for the cooling system(mounting bracket).it was running,fine before this .Now it wont start .like it is starving for feul,has a quarter tank,but just cranks.Can the fuel pump lose its prime,this a throttle body,and I know the fuel pump is expensive ,tank has to be dropped etc,how can I troubleshoot this before I go that far?
Aug 25, 2010 at 2:26 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 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,cap and rotor,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it and keep testing
Aug 17, 2019 at 4:52 PM
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