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Young fiero lover
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AUG 07, 06:25 PM
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I have a 1988 fiero gt that sat in a shed for about 20 years. Got it out and had someone work on it to where it would run. Ran it for about 2 years with minor troubles. About 2 months ago it would die in 2 nd and 3 rd gear around 3000 rpm and sometimes in 5th at 3000 rpms. Put in different gas and had no troubles. Afyer about a week or two with no troubles it just wouldn't start.
Replaced the spark plugs, spark plug wires, and the battery still won't start. When i turn the key it will act like it wants to start but never will. Any ideas?
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Patrick
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AUG 07, 07:18 PM
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What have you actually checked?
The issue of a non-starting engine comes up... a lot. There's only so many ways we can say the same things over and over.  Have you looked over any of these many many threads? Try a few things that have been mentioned repeatedly, and if you still have issues, please feel free to ask for further guidance.
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longjonsilver
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AUG 08, 05:01 AM
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have you checked the fuel pressure?
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Yellow-88
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AUG 29, 06:44 PM
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The Ignition Control Module always is suspect in issues like you describe. There are lots of threads about it. Most of us actually carry a spare.
How is your tachometer? Is it steady? Does it follow what the engine feels like it's doing?
I ask that because the tack sees only primary ignition so if it's erratic, it's not a fuel problem.
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Yellow-88
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AUG 29, 06:47 PM
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Sorry, I meant WAS it steady when it was running.
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Patrick
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AUG 29, 07:16 PM
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Young fiero lover last posted 22 days ago. I suspect he's ditched the Fiero and is now having an affair with an MR2.
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Young fiero lover
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AUG 29, 08:37 PM
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Sorry for not responding, started school and haven't been able to do anything. For right now I do not need anymore suggestions and will go through all the other threads like you mentioned patrick. I will never ditch the fiero.
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Patrick
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AUG 29, 09:11 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Young fiero lover:
I will never ditch the fiero.
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Never is a long time... but good to hear.
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Dennis LaGrua
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SEP 01, 09:38 AM
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No start is mainly due to no fuel or spark. On these 30-40 yr old vehicles fuel pumps and/or ignition modules are main causes. Check for fuel and spark and go from there, ------------------
" THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, custom ZZP /Frozen Boost Intercooler setup, 3.4" Pulley, Northstar TB, LS1 MAF, 3" Spintech/Hedman Exhaust, P-log Manifold, Autolite 104's, MSD wires, Custom CAI, 4T65eHD w. custom axles, Champion Radiator, S10 Brake Booster, HP Tuners VCM Suite.
"THE COLUSSUS"
87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H
" ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "
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82-T/A [At Work]
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SEP 01, 09:50 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Patrick:
Never is a long time... but good to hear.
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I still have my Fiero... which I bought in 1996 when I was a senior in high school! Never is possible, but always comes with a cost, haha...
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