car wont start

Asked by GuruHY65W Jul 07, 2019 at 06:25 PM about the 1994 Pontiac Firebird Base

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

i put a new starter in my Pontiac firebird and it
won't start. it cranks but nothing. i need answers I
can't figure it out

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Randy answered 5 years ago

Ok, it cranks but where is your gas at? Check to see if your gas is coming in and air intake. How clean is the air filter?

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TheStern75 answered 5 years ago

Could possibly be the Antitheft security system. This is a very common problem on GM vehicles. The security system is notoriously known to fail. Basically when you insert your key, the system checks for a certain signal. If the system cannot get the correct signal from the key, it assumes the key is incorrect or you are attempting to hotwire it. The system then goes into SECURITY lockout mode. (prevents vehicle theft) This will either turn off the starter, or the fuel injectors. This has been happening with GM's for a very long time. There is a company called Newrockies inc. that sells a bypass for this online. Works great.

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