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I have replaced opti spark, silinoid, ignition control module, I bought a new battery. Car still won't start. It used to, but won't anymore. Motor turns over but won't start. The non skid stop working, also the digital speedometer. Any suggestions would help.
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I have spark. The wire from distributor might not have spark. I have to double check
It used to crank, and turn on , now it just cranks. Last time I got it started with the neighbor spraying starter fluid in throttle body. After awhile I turned it off. And that was it. I bought a new battery to, but so far nothing.
It used to crank, and turn on , now it just cranks. Last time I got it started with the neighbor spraying starter fluid in throttle body. After awhile I turned it off. And that was it. I bought a new battery to, but so far nothing.
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I have spark. The wire from distributor might not have spark. I have to double check
It used to crank, and turn on , now it just cranks. Last time I got it started with the neighbor spraying starter fluid in throttle body. After awhile I turned it off. And that was it. I bought a new battery to, but so far nothing.
It used to crank, and turn on , now it just cranks. Last time I got it started with the neighbor spraying starter fluid in throttle body. After awhile I turned it off. And that was it. I bought a new battery to, but so far nothing.
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Post number 4 you mentioned think (38) lbs at rail.
Weak 38lbs is below.
factory consistent locked "45" lbs.
Grab. Your reliable. Fuel pressure gauge.
Diagnosis. Precise. Key- on. Only.. lbs.
Next KO & start lbs.
Next idle. Lbs
Lastly. Quick crack of throttle,
Slow, gradual rev to 2k hold 2 secs.
Post. All. exact guage readings.
Weak 38lbs is below.
factory consistent locked "45" lbs.
Grab. Your reliable. Fuel pressure gauge.
Diagnosis. Precise. Key- on. Only.. lbs.
Next KO & start lbs.
Next idle. Lbs
Lastly. Quick crack of throttle,
Slow, gradual rev to 2k hold 2 secs.
Post. All. exact guage readings.
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Thanks for all the answers on. Here. It's a good place like Corvette family. I miss driving my vette the feeling it gives on take offs. I know the highways where I live and I travel with a radar detector. And the car gets looks, and thumbs up. When I figure it out you guys will be the first ones I tell the answer to. Hopefully it's a simple one.