1988 Pontiac Firebird car died

Tiny
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  • 1988 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 133,000 MILES
1988 Pontiac Firebird mileage: 133,000. My car died on me about a week ago. I had a friend look at it, he checked the computer out, and there was nothing wrong with it. He messed with a few wires and then he went to turn it on and it fired right up. But, just about three days ago I drove it and it was fine, but four hours later it didn’t want to stay running and then it just wouldn’t start anymore.
Thursday, October 21st, 2010 AT 9:33 PM

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Tiny
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Your car may be ready for a major tune-up including spark plugs, plug wires, distributor cap, rotor, fuel filter and air filter. Also, perform a fuel pump pressure test. Clean fuel injection system including throttle bore, idle speed control motor and passages. If problem still exists, scan computer for trouble codes.
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Thursday, October 21st, 2010 AT 9:35 PM

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