1998 Holden Commodore car not starting properly

GAVIN28

MEMBER
1998 HOLDEN COMMODORE
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
160,000 MILES

I have a vt ss 5.0L V8 commodore. I am having trouble with my car starting properly. I get in my car and try to turn it over but it sometimes wont click over and then it will go to start but cuts out. Also when I try to start it I turn the key and there is no response. I could try 20 times and then the engine finaly starts. Can some one please help me?

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RASMATAZ

MECHANIC
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Do you mean it cranks over and will not start or just won't crank at all/nothing/nada?

Cranks and w/n start

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

No crank at all/nothing/nada:

Could be the starter, starter relay, park and neutral switch and ignition switch assuming the battery and connections are good.