1992 Pontiac Firebird Won't Start

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SPBETA
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We have a 1992 Firebird that will not start. The problem started a few weeks ago and when you turn the key, nothing, no clicks/grinds, nothing. You can hear the fuel pump kick on but that is about it. When the problem started last time we replaced the alternator and the battery as we knew the alternator was on it's last leg. When this didn't fix the problem we also replaced the starter. Problem solved or so we thought. The car ran great for a few days and then started having issues again. When you turned the key you never knew if it would start or not. If it didn't start you could usually try it a few times and it would eventually start. Now it will not start at all. Any help on what to check next would be greatly appreciated.
Jan 25, 2006 at 11:15 AM
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MVANNESSJR
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Turn on the headlights and try to start the car, if they stay bright then it may be the starter motor died on you (is it a refurb or "less than new" starter you put in?) then test...the ignition switch.
Jan 26, 2006 at 12:18 AM

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Turn the headlights on and try to start the car. If they stay bright, the starter may have failed, especially if a refurbished or used starter was installed. Also test the ignition switch.

Conversation Summary

A 1992 Pontiac Firebird will not crank or start. The fuel pump can be heard, but there are no clicks or grinding noises. The alternator, battery, and starter were already replaced; the car ran for a few days, then became intermittent, and now will not start at all. The expert advised checking whether the headlights stay bright during a start attempt, which could indicate a failed starter, and then testing the ignition switch.

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