1991 pontiac firebird will not turn over

Asked by Kurt Jun 10, 2015 at 05:28 PM about the 1991 Pontiac Firebird Base

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

1991 pontiac firebird, 3.1 liter v6. auto trans.....the car wouldnt  turn over..then it started working again for a few days, now it stopped and it wont turn over.

5 Answers

3,415

Check your battery connections first, when's the last time you have had a tune up?

26,255

Sounds like a loose or corroded connection either on one or both battery terminals or the other end at the starter and chassis ground.

I'm having the same issue right now. My 1992 Firebird has a good battery, good ignition coil, brand new distributor, and I was working on the timing when it died and would not start back. When I turn the key forward it shows the security light solid and will not go off. I measure the resistance on the key and it matches closely to the resistance past the ignition. I don't feel this is ECM issue as I hear the fuel pump when key is in start position. Could this be the BCM? I unplug the battery to let it sit overnight.

Your Answer:

Firebird

Looking for a Used Firebird in your area?

CarGurus has 20 nationwide Firebird listings starting at $23,995.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Samuel Moore
    Reputation
    1,590
  • #2
    taver91
    Reputation
    1,320
  • #3
    Paul Martin
    Reputation
    1,270
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet Camaro
16 Great Deals out of 476 listings starting at $11,999
Used Chevrolet Corvette
32 Great Deals out of 795 listings starting at $15,900
Used Ford Mustang
38 Great Deals out of 1,635 listings starting at $7,999
Used Ford F-150
297 Great Deals out of 13,635 listings starting at $3,888
Used Jeep Wrangler
122 Great Deals out of 5,966 listings starting at $2,995
Used GMC Sierra 1500
129 Great Deals out of 7,719 listings starting at $4,944

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.