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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 10:18 PM
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I've been working on a 91 RS 305 Camaro for my brother and at first the car was just not running right and before i could get it running good the stupid thing decided to break something else and i can't figure it out.

I'm pretty sure it's a wiring issue since about 90% of the time it wont even try to crank and some times it starts rite up.

An heres the kicker, last night when i was checking wiring last night i checked the thick yellow wiring under the dash ( i've been told to check this by alot of third gen guys) and it had power, i checked the wiring to the Neutral safety switch and had power.. So just to double check everything i just did i tried to check everything again and no power to any of it?!?!?! WTF is wrong with this stupid a$$ car.. I'm about to tell my brother we just need to sell everything off this car and start from scrath with a LSx swap and a custom wirring kit..

Any one have any ideas what could be cause this?!?!? VATS?!?!?!
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 10:50 PM
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Sounds like VATS to me, have it removed if you cannot do it yourself.
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 11:01 PM
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I know i can do it, i'm just frustrated to **** whith this car, i wrench all day and then come home to this thing lol..
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 12:11 AM
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vats..... happen to my buddys 91 RS
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 12:15 AM
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when it happened to my 91 RS, i used the excuse to get a Carbed 350 crate motor and not use the computer at all i ran new power wire, moved battery to the trunk, ran all new wires for lights and everything i needed. and never had a problem with it again
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 03:17 AM
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^^^ Yep, looks kinda like this after you are done

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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 08:24 AM
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I wish i could talk my brother into that but instead when i get it going it's going to paint for Horizon some grey, ss hood, rims and a drop, should look pretty good! Thanks for your guys help i'll let you know what i find.
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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 03:47 PM
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Begin with your starter wiring

http://www.austinthirdgen.org/mkport...nE_starter.jpg

If you have a VATS issue, the dash light for it will come on

No start via key sounds like VATS, starter relay(More VATS), bad starter solenoid, blown fusible link for the dash main power

EFI is the current and future technology. Dont waste your time and effort on 100 year old technology
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theres nothing wrong with good ole holley double pumper on a small block or ls1
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 08:02 PM
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or it could look like this
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 08:10 PM
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I'm thinkin about doing a LSx swap in my 94 and if that happens i'll be selling and installing my built LT1 to my brother to put in this 91RS..
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or it could look like this
Install an open element on the TBI and youll never know the difference

theres nothing wrong with good ole holley double pumper on a small block or ls1
Debatable, but it still wont help the OP if the issue is VATS or a broken connection in the starting circuit
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Well, the manual way to make it work is a starter switch and as long as the distributor gets power, it wont matter.
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