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Date Posted: 15:52:11 12/30/02 Mon
Author: Matthew Burns
Subject: Re: I need help with my 88 Firebird!!!!!!!!!
In reply to: Tomas 's message, "I need help with my 88 Firebird!!!!!!!!!" on 22:55:24 08/29/02 Thu

>I am having the most difficult time with my
>Firebird!!!! It will turn over numerous times, yet
>will not start. I am at a loss. Most of the
>components for the ignition system are fairly, if not
>absolutely, new. I need help. My car is a 1988
>Pontiac Firebird with a 2.8 V6 engine. If you think
>you might be able to help, it would be greatly
>appreciated.

coil hooked up (correctly)? i know this sounds dumb, but make sure that the rotor is in the dist when you put it in. i have had a run in with that.... they don't start well.

make sure the ignition block is assembled right too.

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[> [> Re: I need help with my 88 Firebird!!!!!!!!! -- kenny, 21:55:52 11/19/03 Wed

i got a 88 firebird with a 2.8. It is multi port fuel injection. My car has trouble starting also, the cause lies in the fuel system. I think the fuel pressure regulator is not working correctly. Also, your ecm (brain box) may be malfunctioning or it could be your fuel pump. Clean the spark plugs and crank it over, and check out the spark plugs. See if they are covered in gas/oil/ or even antifreeze. Check to see if you are getting spark. The best $20 you could spend is on a repair manuel for your car.

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[> [> [> Re: I need help with my 88 Firebird!!!!!!!!! -- Big Bad Wolfie, 18:48:48 10/18/04 Mon

Try checking your compression. If you don't have enough compression, even though you have spark & fuel, it won't burn or fire off.