1991 Camaro RS... car wont start

[luckylady2367]

Hi all,

I have a 1991 Camaro RS V6 3.1 . it has 160, 000 miles. My problem is that when i go to start car nothing happens. I have power to dash, radio interior lights but engine does nothing. No engine sounds at all.. i.e. clicking etc....(battery is good also)
I have replaced alternator, fuel injectors. Car will turn over when the starter is jumped but car will not stay running. The starter sounds strong. Tested the selinoid and tester showed no power.
After doing a bit of research ( this is a great forum ). the prob might just be Vats. My car might just think someone is trying to steal it (2 Funny)
I did go to Advance Auto and brought a igition starter switch.. but have been unable to correctly locate it by steering wheel. (guess I should buy a manual as well eh?)

I mention the word "electrical" .. my mechanic friends run like the wind :-) So any help would be highly appreciated... thanks in advance

[yesak]

Originally Posted by luckylady2367

Hi all,

I have a 1991 Camaro RS V6 3.1 . it has 160, 000 miles. My problem is that when i go to start car nothing happens. I have power to dash, radio interior lights but engine does nothing. No engine sounds at all.. i.e. clicking etc....(battery is good also)
I have replaced alternator, fuel injectors. Car will turn over when the starter is jumped but car will not stay running. The starter sounds strong. Tested the selinoid and tester showed no power.
After doing a bit of research ( this is a great forum ). the prob might just be Vats. My car might just think someone is trying to steal it (2 Funny)
I did go to Advance Auto and brought a igition starter switch.. but have been unable to correctly locate it by steering wheel. (guess I should buy a manual as well eh?)

I mention the word "electrical" .. my mechanic friends run like the wind :-) So any help would be highly appreciated... thanks in advance

I would go straight to the vats relay in the drivers side kick panel. 2 screws holding it in--remove the cap and hold the connector closed...if that works tie a rubber band around it and reassemble.

[derek.harris]

Originally Posted by yesak

I would go straight to the vats relay in the drivers side kick panel. 2 screws holding it in--remove the cap and hold the connector closed...if that works tie a rubber band around it and reassemble.

Sounds like the same problem as I. Would this be the same for the 305 as well or placement of the vats. I have a haynes manual but I can not find anything about it. If this don't work I will be back for more help thanks.

D

[yesak]

Originally Posted by derek.harris

Sounds like the same problem as I. Would this be the same for the 305 as well or placement of the vats. I have a haynes manual but I can not find anything about it. If this don't work I will be back for more help thanks.

D

I would assume so...Mines a 91 Z28 and that part was simple.

[luckylady2367]

Thx all for info... will try as soon as it stops raining. :-( will let u know if it solved prob.

[luckylady2367]

[quote=yesak]I would assume so...Mines a 91 Z28 and that part was simple.[/QUOTE


Well... camaro runs .. so far so good... it was Vats. Thax again for help guys... will make sure I visit again when mare probs pop up :-)

[yesak]

[quote=luckylady2367]

Originally Posted by yesak

I would assume so...Mines a 91 Z28 and that part was simple.[/QUOTE


Well... camaro runs .. so far so good... it was Vats. Thax again for help guys... will make sure I visit again when mare probs pop up :-)

So it was the relay in the drivers side kick panel?

[luckylady2367]

Originally Posted by yesak

So it was the relay in the drivers side kick panel?

Nope... I went to dealership and tested key.. got the code /ohms (.88) reading and replaced resistor and car started right away.

[yesak]

Originally Posted by luckylady2367

Nope... I went to dealership and tested key.. got the code /ohms (.88) reading and replaced resistor and car started right away.

How much did that cost?