1991 Chevy Camaro car cranks but wont start

1991 CHEVROLET CAMARO
124,800 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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VAUGHN MAGRO
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i was driving car and it just stopped running.any ideas as to what the problem could be would be a great help.
Aug 9, 2010 at 10:47 PM
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RASMATAZ
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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.
Aug 17, 2019 at 5:02 PM
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VAUGHN MAGRO
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could it be the timing belt/chain?
Aug 17, 2019 at 5:02 PM
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RASMATAZ
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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
Aug 17, 2019 at 5:02 PM
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VAUGHN MAGRO
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thank you ill let you know how things turn out.
Aug 17, 2019 at 5:02 PM
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VAUGHN MAGRO
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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
Aug 17, 2019 at 5:02 PM
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[quote:1831e9ce54="vaughn magro"]i changed ignition module and coil pack have gas and compression spark is blue and a little orange still wont start[/quote:1831e9ce54]
Aug 17, 2019 at 5:02 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Orange is weak also check if you're getting the correct fuel pressure and injectors are pulsing
Aug 17, 2019 at 5:02 PM
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VAUGHN MAGRO
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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!!!
Aug 17, 2019 at 5:02 PM
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MIKESHELDON
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Just have a look at the fuel pump!!!
Aug 17, 2019 at 5:02 PM
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