The car does not start

Tiny
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  • 1998 PONTIAC TRANS AM
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I tried with a new battery, new spark-plug; nothing is shown on the computer.
What could it be?
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 AT 11:39 AM

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Tiny
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Will the starter crank? One possibility is the security system. I'm not sure what you mean about computer not showing anything? If you used a scanner that showed live engine data, it should have showed plenty. If you can't communicate, maybe something wrong with the datalink connector?
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Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 AT 10:46 PM
Tiny
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  • 1996 PONTIAC TRANS AM
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When I got it it would randomly cut off I replaced distributor ignition module and coil worked great for about 2 or 3 months. It shut off then came back on while I was goin down the road then the next day it cut all the way off an would not start back up. 2 days later it staryed back up an has been fine but I have not been driving it much due to not knowing if it is goin to cut off and leave me settin this is tje second one I have owned that is doing this an im stumped please help if possible also usually before it messes up I have noticed a kind of burnt smell
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 12:33 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Scan for codes and check fuelpressure with a gauge auto parts rent them.
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 12:33 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Code reader pulled catalyst codes 0420 and 0430 isnt that the converter or exhaust system?
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 12:33 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Those are both converter problems could be the converter or an O2 sensor or an air leak in exhaust before converters. Have a pro scan it as he can check to see if it's the converter or not. But it's probably the converters are bad. It's about $415 for both converters which you will need at rock auto less shipping.
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 12:33 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Do u think those things could be causing the car to act how it has?
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 12:33 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Likely check fuelpressure as well though. Auto parts rent the gauge.
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 12:33 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Okay will try thanks
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 12:33 PM (Merged)
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NICK328NW
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Electrical problem
1995 Pontiac Trans Am Two Wheel Drive Manual

when driving the car will just cut out the lights and radio all still work and the car will try and fire up but it just will just keep cracking. Then when I let it set for a few min it will restart and drive fine till it dies again.
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 12:33 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi, If it cranks good but won't start, when the problem occurs, have a helper crank it, while you visually check for spark at the plugs. If you have spark everywhere, use a gage and check fuel pressure. How long since a tun-up? You need to test when the problem occurs.
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 12:33 PM (Merged)
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CHRISJJ3
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My car does the same thing. Maybe look into the Egr Valve.
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 12:34 PM (Merged)
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Did you ever get a chance to do any testing?
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 12:34 PM (Merged)
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When you turn the key it acts like its not getting spark I have checked all the obvious grounds and battery connections even had the starter taken off to be checked and it came back good four times any help?
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 12:34 PM (Merged)
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Ok--i reckon you don't mean "no spark" (associated with turning over and no electricity thru the spark plugs)

The way i read this is, when you turn the key to "start" absolutely nothing happens.

Please read my answer in this link.

I am assuming that the wiring from the key down to the starter relay/ solenoid is good,

And the neutral safety switch is good too.

Http://www.2carpros.com/questions/1999-chevrolet-lumina-wont-start

If this does not help, return and we will continue.....really give it your all. There's nothing like going thru a million motions, and finding out it was something overlooked days ago

Return with a voltmeter, someone on your end able to use it.

The medic
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 12:34 PM (Merged)
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CJ MEDEVAC
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Missed that--has the battery been tested?

Headlights work good?

The medic
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 12:34 PM (Merged)
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On my 94 trans am firebird. I turn the key and the starter turns fast but it jults on and off really fast. The battery connections are good and clean. Could it be the solinoid?
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 12:34 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Drop the starter motor and get it load tested-sounds like the overrunning clutch is slipping-
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 12:34 PM (Merged)
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Were is the overrunning clutch located at? Is it in the starter?
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 12:34 PM (Merged)
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Weres the overrunning clutch located. Its on the starter right?
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 12:34 PM (Merged)
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Engine Performance problem
1993 Pontiac Trans Am V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

My car will start up fine but after running for awhle it will stall and wont fire up unless I let it sit for awhile engine cranks but dosent seem to be getting fuel any ideas?
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 12:34 PM (Merged)

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