1986 Pontiac Firebird CAR WON'T START

FIREBIRD86

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1986 PONTIAC FIREBIRD

Engine Performance problem
1986 Pontiac Firebird 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual

DROVE car for about 2 1/2 blocks to get home, but didn't realize that my belts came off near my brothers home (2 1/2 blocks away). The engine didn't heat up, but after turning it off, the car hasn't been the same. It won't start. The V belt is NEW and I found the alternator belt in good condition. We re-installed the belts. When I turned the key, there's just a clicking noise. The engine doesn't fire. I'm trying to learn how to fix my vehicle (17 yr. Old & first vehicle). Purchased a new battery & car doesn't turn over. Can you give me any ideas on what to troubleshoot for. I was told to have the alternator tested & check the spark plugs, wires & distributor cap too. Please give me some ideas. Thanks!

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RASMATAZ

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Hi firebird86, Welcome to 2carpros and TY for the donation

Lets start by having the battery and alternator load tested if both okay and its cranking over and will not start-do below

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 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