with new plugs it runs for a little while

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ELVIS ARON
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i have a 1996 camaro z28 with the ls1 in it i changed the spark plugs in it and it ran fine for a little bit but now it wont start but it will crank over and it back fires when it tries to start what can it be ? I changed the spark plugs they had carbon on them, after changing them it started right up drove it about 20 miles turned it off and let it sit for 2 days and now it wont start up. But it will crank up and it backfires when it tries to start do u think it could be the timing, or the opti spark that went out?
Jan 15, 2012 at 7:05 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the fuel pressure with a gauge if okay-check for spark
Jan 15, 2012 at 7:15 PM
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ELVIS ARON
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it is sensinf a code that says ignition misfire or malfunction
Jan 15, 2012 at 8:28 PM
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RASMATAZ
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What is the exact code its giving-
Jan 15, 2012 at 8:31 PM
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ELVIS ARON
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the code is p1371 and says manafactor ignation system or system mifire
Jan 15, 2012 at 8:41 PM
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P1371

Try changing the Ignition Control (IC) Module you are getting 4x Reference too few pulses
Jan 16, 2012 at 1:31 AM
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ELVIS ARON
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So I need to change the ignition module then
Jan 16, 2012 at 7:20 AM
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