1985 Chevy Camaro vehicle not starting

Tiny
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  • 1985 CHEVROLET CAMARO
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 119,000 MILES
I have a 1985 chevy camaro v6, and at random times, it will not want to start. The engine cranks but will not fire. Can anyone help me with this one? Ive been trying to find this problem for a few months now and havent gotten any answers to it. I can leave it sitting for an hour or two and then itll finally start up.
Monday, October 26th, 2009 AT 8:08 PM

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Tiny
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When it refuses to start do below to determine if its fuel or spark problem.

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -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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