1996 Pontiac Firebird WONT START AFTER STARTER CHANGE

Tiny
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  • 1996 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 120,000 MILES
WENT OUT TO MOVE MY 96 FIREBIRD IN THE DRIVEWAY. CAR JUST CLICKED AT STARTER. CAR WONT START. REMOVED POS. CABLE, CHANGED OUT STARTER BECAUSE IT WAS BAD. NOW IT CRANKS OVER BUT WONT START. I HERD FUEL PUMP ONCE. DID I SHORT OUT SOMETHING? DID I ERASE CODES OUT? I CHECKED FUSES. ALL OK. WHAT ABOUT RELAYS? THEY SAID MY BATTERY IS GOOD. MAYBE ITS NOT GOOD ENOUGH? PLEASE HELP.
Thursday, October 1st, 2009 AT 11:49 AM

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Tiny
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Welcome, With the engine cranking, is there spark at the plugs? Also, use a gage and check fuel pressure. Another thought, what about the theft system?
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Thursday, October 1st, 2009 AT 11:57 AM
Tiny
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THANK YOU, I WILL CHECK THOSE ITEMS OUT. ONE QUESTION. HOW DO I CHECK OR RESET THE THEFT SYSTEM? AND WHERE IS THE POINT TO CONNECT GAUGE FOR FUEL PRESSURE? THANKS.
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Thursday, October 1st, 2009 AT 12:53 PM
Tiny
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I'm not sure of engine litre size?


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/170934_pontiac_schrader_valve_1.jpg



There should be a schrader valve on the fuel rail, #12 is the schrader valve. As far as the theft system is the lite on the dash flashing or anything, when trying to start.
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Thursday, October 1st, 2009 AT 1:22 PM
Tiny
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THE ENGINE IS 3.8L. NO LIGHTS FLASH WHEN I TURN THE KEY ON. THEY COME ON THEN GO OUT. WHAT SHOULD THE FUEL PRESSURE BE?
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Thursday, October 1st, 2009 AT 2:05 PM
Tiny
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41--47 psi
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Thursday, October 1st, 2009 AT 2:27 PM
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THANKS, I'LL LET YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENS.
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Thursday, October 1st, 2009 AT 2:35 PM

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