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Car Forum / Driving, Maintenance, Tuning / Maintenance and Repair / November 2006

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My car needs CPR

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Detta - 11 Nov 2006 12:53 GMT
Hello everyone,

I have a 1985 chevy celebrity two door, 2.8 v-6, fuel injected. My
problem is this-when I try to start my car it tries to turn over but
won't start. I know what your thinking but this is what I have done so
far.
1. new cap and rotor
2. new coil
3. new ignition switch (ignition is only a few months old but replaced
for just in case)
4. new starter
5. new plugs and wires

These things are def. ok
1. Fuel injection
2. fuses
3. fuel pump
4. wires
5. water pump
6. distributer
7. all belts are tight
I was told that it was not the timing chain and gear because the car
does not sputter, click or backfire badly.

I am at my wits end! There is a place for the diagnostic key and I used
it, however my check engine light does not work. For all intents and
purposes the car should start but it won't. My battery is showing very
good on the meter in the car and the post are not corroded. There is
spark both on the plug wires and the coil. I called a couple of
mechanics and I have heard so much bull (probably because I'm a woman)
like how one guy wanted to drop my tranny and change the brushes, lolol
laughable!
If anyone has any clues as to what is going on please, I'm begging, let
me know!
Step by step this is what the car is doing--
1. put key in and turn
2. it cranks slightly
3. it tries to turn over but won't

I change the fuel filter to.
There is no clicking or sounds of rushing air, or any dragging.
Please help!
tardis56@gmail.com - 11 Nov 2006 16:26 GMT
> Hello everyone,
>
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> There is no clicking or sounds of rushing air, or any dragging.
> Please help!
tardis56@gmail.com - 11 Nov 2006 16:34 GMT
The problem is in the battery ,power cables, or grounding. On the
account of your last disciption.
If the battery is over 5 years old check battery and cables.Turn car to
on and turn headlights on.If the headlights are dim or car battery dies
in 15 minutes change battery
a nother area usually forgotten is the ground for the engine, it can
corrode and break, this will cuase the same problem,I know this by
person experiance.
> > Please help!
 
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