1981 Chevy El Camino

1981 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO
99,999 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GARAGEMEKANIK613
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If a car has been siiting for a very long time (15 or more years) what are the chances of the computer being no go anymore when attempting to get the car going again?
Mar 6, 2010 at 3:12 PM
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RASMATAZ
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You need to do below to determine what's causing it not to start this is your starting point:

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 3/16 in away from ground have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,cap and rotor /distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, ECM,Ignitor camshaft and crankshaft sensors and computer. Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
Mar 6, 2010 at 3:39 PM