The car worked fine all day and I went in the house for a few minutes and went to leave and the car wouldn't start. It was only sitting for about an hour any thoughts??

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84 2M4

What does it do?

Make any sound at all?
Turnover?
Click?
Turn key and nothing?
Lights work?

Need more details......

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REDHOTT88

'88 FORMULA - One of these days, I might even drive it!!

First guess........ignition module!

Phil

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GTDude
OVER 25 years GM experience

It is trying to turn over but just won't start, all my lights work and the heater works but I never checked my fuses yet. I have a code 44 and need a new oxygen sensor but that wouldn't make the car not start would it??

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84 2M4

"Turning over" means the starter is causing the crankshaft to rotate. The engine doesn't have to start, it just has to rotate.

Does "trying to turn over" mean the starter is working but rotating the engine *very very* slowly. Like the battery is weak ???

Or is it just clicking.. (Not turning the crank shaft over.. just trying to) ?

Or do you mean, you turn the key, the engine makes the noise it normally does, but it doesn't start ?

It wouldn't be your O2 sensor. If the motor cranks over normally then as GT Dude suggested.. It's probably your ignition module.

If the starter motor can't move the crankshaft, then it's a wiring thing.

When I turn the key, the engine makes the noise it normally does, but it won't start and it isn't clicking. It is getting weak because the battery is dieing, how much do you think a ignition module is?, they aren't too hard to get are they?

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84 2M4

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! Oh my god Wittenfag.. Relax

I stopped in to noodle's place after work @ 11:00 pm, brrr was it cold! And we checked for spark and then fuel. Well, she has nice spark... But no fuel. If ya haven't already guessed, his car is an '84 Coupe w/2.5 & 4 spd.

So... No fuel=no fun. So I checked his f/p fuse, which was fine. Now, his fan is hard wired so when the key is turned, it'll come on...Which makes hearing the f/p hard. So I unplugged that, and turned the key and there was no "whiiiiiiir". So the fuel pump is currently inoperative.

The battery is getting quite low, but I doubt that this is the problem. I'm hoping that the pump is not being told to come on, thus directing the attention of myself to the f/p relay as the culprit. But again, I doubt this is the prob. as the f/p should come on after a few seconds of cranking.

I'm gonna get my test light out tomorrow and see what wires are getting power, this should help further diagnose the problem.

Don't fret Noodle, I found a f/p at Poehl's for $65. Don't forget my shop discount

quote Originally posted by blazin': Don't fret Noodle, I found a f/p at Poehl's for $65. Don't forget my shop discount

They are even cheaper at jelly's

If ya need anything, LMK, I'll courier them up , all ya need to do is pay for the shipping.

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1988GT T-Tops, 5spd, Loaded

Good luck. I just replaced the fuel pump in my 85 GT. It really isn't all that hard. Only took a couple of hours. Just get the Fiero high enough to give yourself plenty of room to move around underneath.

fuel pumps aren't bad. here's my page on how
http://www.mtsu.edu/~mkr2c/fuelpump.htm

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'84 2m4 se, a work in progress

Today we played around with the wires going to the f/p relay...So...the tan/white wire is hot at all times like it should be, and the green wire is hot when the key is turned like it should be. Hopefully it was the relay that was faulty.... Guess not. Then we crossed the ground to the f/p connector in the aldl connector, and no fuel pump. We need a new fuel pump.

We're goin out to maybe get one from a guy who owes me a favor. We'll let you know Jel if we still need one, thanks for the offer -- Another example of fellow Fiero owner's hospitality!!

[This message has been edited by blazin' (edited 12-06-2002).]

quote Originally posted by blazin': Hey Lurker, I forgot to thank you in my last thread... Thats a nice informative how-to page. Thank you!

glad you like it, i'm going to try to document all the major jobs on my car. there's an engine swap (duke to duke) page in there too.

there's a minor error on the "tapping out the locking ring" picture, i should have the
screwdriver on a tab on the inside edge of the ring, not the outside. i think it might be possible to break off the tab shown, but i didnt want to tear the tank back out and retake the picture.

quote Originally posted by blazin': Hey Jel, how about ya courier me up a fastback trunklock??

I have it sitting on my tool box, lemme know if you want it sent.

quote Originally posted by jelly2m8: I have it sitting on my tool box, lemme know if you want it sent.

Don't worry bout that I'll be down in the coming weeks.

Good pages lurker! Got em bookmarked

opps
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Silver 85 GT modified 5 speed
Black 87 GT Getrag 5 speed 7 speaker sound
Black 85 coupe parts car (need any parts?)
SOLD! Blue 87 coupe

RIP 86 white coupe 49k miles (Unrecalled) Burned to the ground :-(

AIM: (please IM ME LETS TALK. I love to BS about Fieros) IAMKURTDCOBAIN (old sn cant lose it)

EMAIL : Anaverin@juno.com

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quote Originally posted by Poncho Jim: Or do you mean, you turn the key, the engine makes the noise it normally does, but it doesn't start ?

I'm not trying to hijack this thread but I have the same problem.

What causes that? My 85 Sport Coupe is doing that to me now. She cranks and cranks but won't fire.

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Check out my website...
www.localline.com/~dlcrim
1985 Sport Coupe
1988 Formula

Hi-jackers will not be dealt with lightly!!

Are you getting spark and fuel?

She's still running! I wish I had half the luck with my Fiero's that noodle has with his.

quote Originally posted by blazin': Hi-jackers will not be dealt with lightly!! Are you getting spark and fuel? She's still running! I wish I had half the luck with my Fiero's that noodle has with his.

I'm getting fuel, at least I can smell fuel when I try to start it. Spark I'm not so sure on because I am the only one work on it right now. Is there a way I can check the spark by myself? Hey cool, post number 200.

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Check out my website... www.localline.com/~dlcrim
1985 Sport Coupe
1988 Formula

[This message has been edited by Coupe85 (edited 12-08-2002).]

Checking for fuel and spark is a lot easier with two ppl. Get some help Ya just need someone to turn the key for ya!

It is possible it was teh fuel pump, starting the car may just have been enough vibration to trigger the fuel pump again.

If this is what may have happened, don't trust that pump.

Next time when it dies, and you think it's the fuel pump, jack the rear of the car, kick the fuel tank, or hit it with a rubber mallet and see if the pump runs