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Ghost in the machine!!!!
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Ghost in the machine!!!!
I have a '94 LT-1. Every morning while driving to work between mile 8 and 9, the car dies. No spark. Wait 5 mins and it will fire right up and I can drive it the rest of the 35 miles to work and back with no problems. It has a new distributor, coil, and ignition control module. The security light does not come on when you try to start it right after it dies, so it should not be the VATS system. This is driving me crazy!!! Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Burning Brakes
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From: Niagara Falls ON
Does it do it if you simply let the car warm up in the driveway?
How are the grounds in the engine bay?
When you put a new distributor on did you put a new water pump on? No leaks at the waterpump?
How is the connection from the coil to the distributor?
How are the grounds in the engine bay?
When you put a new distributor on did you put a new water pump on? No leaks at the waterpump?
How is the connection from the coil to the distributor?
Safety Car
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VATS does not kill a running engine..ever under ANY circumstances.
Has the fuel filter / pressure been checked with a gauge?
battery connectios at starter, wires to jumper (if equipped) and the ground bundle on the block...all 5 wires.
Has the fuel filter / pressure been checked with a gauge?
battery connectios at starter, wires to jumper (if equipped) and the ground bundle on the block...all 5 wires.
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Car ran at idle for over 20 mins this morning witt no problems. Water pump is not leaking. Coil wire connections seem fine albeit it is original wire. Where is the 5 block ground located? I also have never changed the fuel filter. I have owned the car for over 6 years.
Safety Car
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Car ran at idle for over 20 mins this morning witt no problems. Water pump is not leaking. Coil wire connections seem fine albeit it is original wire. Where is the 5 block ground located? I also have never changed the fuel filter. I have owned the car for over 6 years.
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What I am getting is no spark, I will ck the starter connections tomm. Is there any relay that affects the ignition?
Safety Car
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From: Indiana PA
Try spraying down the ignition components with water while running hot and see if any arching occurs. FYI, NOT on the OPTI.
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