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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 10:34 AM
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I have a 01 camaro, that is not getting any spark, i have went through everything i can think of to try and diagnose this problem, and can't figure it out. Also the fuel pump is intermitent, it doesn't kick on, but odly when a autozone scan tool is plugged into the diagnostic port the fuel pump comes on. I live in Clinton Township, MI, and am willing to pay someone to come help me figure this out.
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 10:49 AM
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It's not getting any spark at all? No cylinders are firing?
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 11:38 AM
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any codes set?
Might be a cam sensor or ecm.
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 02:48 PM
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the only code that it throws is for a coolant temp sensor, which i broke during the header install, the car fired up last weekend and i drove it around the block, parked it in the driveway and polished the rims went to start it and it wouldnt fire just turn over. i pulled a plug and grounded it on the headerl it didnt get any spark
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 03:01 PM
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Was there alot of shitty weather? Also, did you pull the coil packs when you did the header install?
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 03:06 PM
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ya i pulled a few of the coil packs, weather was good
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 03:46 PM
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Hmmm... I am willing to bet there is condensation or a bad ground.
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 03:52 PM
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i checked for loose grounds and there were none
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 04:11 PM
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A friend pulled his coil packs off, and when he put them back on, they were grounding to the covers, and you could see sparks... might be worth a look. But I would expect at least one cylinder to fire.

Also, you might want to have a look at the relays.
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 05:55 PM
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relays are good
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 06:24 PM
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Crank position sensor? I had a wire come off of mine and I didn't get any spark after it did
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 07:01 PM
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i can try it, but doubtfull the car hasnt seen the road since october
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 07:29 PM
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bad computer?
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 09:10 PM
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When you turn it over with the starter is your tach moving
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 12:58 PM
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tach moves
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 01:17 PM
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Usually if the tach moves the cam position sensor is good. Not always, but usually. If you checked the grounds on the back of the head and they are good and are certain there is NO spark from any cylinder. I would lean towards a bad PCM. CHeck the 2 plugs at the PCM and make sure they are secure.
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 01:23 PM
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