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SHANA M
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Yeah I agree with JDL there. Check the neutral safety switch located on the shifter. Or if you have key that has the chip on it. Try another key. The chip wears out over time. Most 85s didnt have them but some do. If it does and you dont have another key. You need to bypass the VATs system with a resistor from radio shack. Cheap fix. If thats the case you could look up online how to do it or I could walk you through it.
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Is the engine getting spark and fuel?
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JRESCH13
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I tested everything it all checks out the only thing I haven't done is take apart tge ignition. Could that be it
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SLAPDOODLE19
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It is getting fuel. I know the spark plugs are in good condition, but how do I test whether or not im getting spark?
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JDL
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I can't believe nothing showed up? I don't know what else to tell you? Have a good day.
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Here is a how to:

https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_test_an_ignition_system.htm
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JEFF PAUWELS
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  • 1984 CHEVROLET CAMARO
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I have an "84 Z28 Camaro. It has a 383 stroker motor, 5 speed manuel, 3.73 posi. I just purchased the car. Haven't had time to mess with it much. Motor has approx 5000miles on it. After engine has cooled down it will turn over and start rite up.
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CJ MEDEVAC
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IF IT DOES TURN OVER

JUST SORTA TRIES OR YOU HEAR IT WANTING TO TRY AFTER ITS AT OPERATING TEMP.

COULD BE THAT YOUR STARTER IS TOO CLOSE TO THE FLYWHEEL

THIS CAN BE EZily AND INEXPENSIVELY PROVEN OR DIS-PROVEN TO BE THE PROBLEM

OBTAIN A FEW "STARTER MOTOR SHIMS" FROM A PARTS STORE (USUALLY THIN ONES WILL WORK

MOST OF THEM YOU CAN INSTALL BY JUST LOOSENING THE 2 STARTER BOLTS SO THAT THE STARTER DROPS DOWN MAYBE AN EIGHTH OF AN INCH OR SO.

THEN SLIDE A SHIM IN AT AN ANGLE AND SORTA "STRADDLE" ONE BOLT WITH THE FORKED END, THEN ROTATE THE SHIM AROUND THE OTHER BOLT. TIGHTEN THE STARTER BOLTS BACK UP. NOW THE STARTER IS SPACED AWAY FROM THE FLYWHEEL SLIGHTLY. GIVE HIM A TRY!

SOMETIMES IT MAY REQUIRE A LITTLE MORE SHIMMING...JUST REMEMBER THEY ARE IN THERE, THE NEXT TIME YOU PULL THE STARTER.

THIS IS SEVERAL TYPES OF SHIMS----I'M REFERRING TO THE 2nd SET DOWN FOR $4.99

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Miscellaneous-Repair-Parts/Starter-Shim-Universal-Type/_/N-25l8?filterByKeyWord=CHEVROLET+STARTER+SHIMS&fromString=search

RESULTS?

THE MEDIC
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KASS C
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  • 1986 CHEVROLET CAMARO
  • V8
  • 2WD
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  • 272,000 MILES
My car is an 86 camaro I just changed the starter today car still isnt starting head lights work and interyor light work but no dash lights starter does not engage starter does engages if I ground it out thinkin fuseble link but not sure where it is
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SAYIANPRINCE
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  • 1987 CHEVROLET CAMARO
  • 5.0L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,000 MILES
When the car cranks over and attepts to start, it makes a odd noise and thats all it does. Like somethings stopping the engine to run! Its a carborated motor also!
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First make sure that your battery is good and fully charged. Then make sure that your battery cables are clean and tight. Those are side terminal cables and you need to pull back the black and red rubber boots to make sure that little ring terminal at the end of the cable is not covered and green fuzzy stuff. Corrosion is a very common problem with these types of cables
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