1991 Chevy Camaro car cranks but wont start

Tiny
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  • 1991 CHEVROLET CAMARO
  • V8
  • 2WD
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  • 124,800 MILES
I was driving car and it just stopped running. Any ideas as to what the problem could be would be a great help.
Monday, August 9th, 2010 AT 10:47 PM

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Tiny
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Cranks but no start condition-do below to determine whether it's fuel or spark problem:

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.
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Saturday, August 17th, 2019 AT 5:02 PM
Tiny
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Could it be the timing belt/chain?
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Saturday, August 17th, 2019 AT 5:02 PM
Tiny
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Remove the distributor cap and have helper crank engine over observe the rotor is its turning if so the timing chain is okay
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Saturday, August 17th, 2019 AT 5:02 PM
Tiny
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Thank you ill let you know how things turn out.
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Saturday, August 17th, 2019 AT 5:02 PM
Tiny
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I changed ignition module and coil pack have gas and compression spark is blue and a little orange still wont start
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Saturday, August 17th, 2019 AT 5:02 PM
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Saturday, August 17th, 2019 AT 5:02 PM
Tiny
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Orange is weak also check if you're getting the correct fuel pressure and injectors are pulsing
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Saturday, August 17th, 2019 AT 5:02 PM
Tiny
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Hey guys good news my car is back! After rechecking all steps it turned out to be a bad rotor.I just replaced it 3mo. Ago go figure huh. Thnx for all your help ill be sending a donation asap. Extra thnx to razmztaz!
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Saturday, August 17th, 2019 AT 5:02 PM
Tiny
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Just have a look at the fuel pump!
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Saturday, August 17th, 2019 AT 5:02 PM

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