1990 camaro rs probelems

[hypnoman55]

battery and starter ok cheched it thanks !!!!!!!!!!

[hypnoman55]

Originally Posted by corning_d3

First thing i'd do would be to test for battery voltage at the starter, then test for battery voltage on the wire coming from the ign. switch while the key was turned to start..

tested battery ok change switch still no crank!!!!!!!help anyone please 111

[hypnoman55]

Originally Posted by TEXAS-HOTROD

Pull the coil wire from the distributor and install a good spark plug into the boot. Lay the plug on something metal, crank it over and check for spark. If it has spark, install the coil wire, remove a spark plug wire and do the same. If it doesn't have fire at the plug wire, it's the cap/rotor. If it does, install the plug wire.
Remove a main vacuum line (PCV valve works good) and shoot some carb cleaner down the tube. Crank it over and see if it will try to start, or if it will start and die. If it does start/tries, then most likely it's the fuel pump. If the fuel pump went out, it's caused by a plugged fuel filter.

You don't want to guess at what's wrong and throw parts at it. That'll just cost you extra.

Check for fire and post back.

WON'T CRANK TO CHECK!!!!!!!

[corning_d3]

Is the switch sending battery voltage to the starter?

[hypnoman55]

Originally Posted by corning_d3

Is the switch sending battery voltage to the starter?

just changed the key switch and the switch on the coluum ,but nothing when u turn the key on yet!!!!!!!, but when i cross the wires at the starter the cranks the engine .

[hypnoman55]

still won't crank!!!!!!!!!help!!!!!!!!!

[wrightz28]

Has to be VATS related then

[hypnoman55]

Originally Posted by wrightz28

Has to be VATS related then

u think so i put a new key and switch!!!!!!!

[corning_d3]

You never said whether the small terminal on the starter had 12 volts when you had the key in crank position...

[hypnoman55]

Originally Posted by corning_d3

You never said whether the small terminal on the starter had 12 volts when you had the key in crank position...

going to check that this weekend thanks!!!!!!!!

[Blue Bowtie]

Originally Posted by Blue Bowtie

Fusible link, anyone? VATS would not have shut it off, but would prevent restart depending upon the failure mode.

I'm guessing this is not your primary mode of transportation. That was two weeks ago. Replacing the ignition lock cylinder does not address the VATS, and may have aggrevated the situation if the resistance of the new cylinder and key is incorrect.

[hypnoman55]

Originally Posted by corning_d3

You never said whether the small terminal on the starter had 12 volts when you had the key in crank position...

Just got it back in garage checking if the starter has 12 volts thanks !!!!!

[hypnoman55]

Originally Posted by Blue Bowtie

I'm guessing this is not your primary mode of transportation. That was two weeks ago. Replacing the ignition lock cylinder does not address the VATS, and may have aggrevated the situation if the resistance of the new cylinder and key is incorrect.

the new switch is the same resistance thanks !!!!!!!!

[Blue Bowtie]

Just a few more questions:

1. Do any of the instrument panel warning lamps illuminate?
2. Do any of the power accessories operate (radio, wipers, windows)?
3. What happens to the SECURITY lamp when the ignition is tunred to the RUN position?
4. When you hold the key in the START position, does the temperature gauge climb? Do the dash warning lamps illuminate?
5. Have you tried starting the engine with the transmission in neutral?

[hypnoman55]

Originally Posted by corning_d3

You never said whether the small terminal on the starter had 12 volts when you had the key in crank position...

yes !!!!!!!!