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1989 Pontiac Firebird

Tiny
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1989 Pontiac Firebird V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

hi, I have a 89 firebird with a ls1 engine, I have two probems 1-when engine is hot and you shut the car off it wont restart, it cranks but wont start until it cools down 2-the car has a 500 rpm swing in park and coming to a stop, the car ends up stalling if I dont gas and brake /work that has been done-new plugs/wires/cap/rotor/fuel filter/fuel pump/idel air control valve.I bought the car this way so I dont know how long its been going on, thanks for helping
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Friday, May 22nd, 2009 AT 2:00 AM

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Hello, did you do any basic testing before replacing anything? When the vehicle refuses to start, have a helper crank it while you check for spark at the plugs. If that checks out, use a gage and check fuel pressure. Can you check for troublecodes?
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Friday, May 22nd, 2009 AT 9:09 AM
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In addition to JDL213, has the check engine light come on? Also, like he said, if there is no spark, there could be a problem with the ignition module.
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Sunday, May 24th, 2009 AT 6:54 PM

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