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Engine failure and fume

Chevrolet Camaro 1995  100000 miles
The engine starts but there is too much fuel moving to the cylinders, and it is fuming way too much, black fume suffocating the engine. I've changed the refrigerant sensor, it worked properly for an hour and the problem returned. I have then installed the original one, it worked fine for a while and failed once more. When it fails, the rpm tachometer drives crazy.
Thomas from United States 9 years ago  
TH
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adela from United States 9 years ago
You need to replace your Camaro's distributor; if it is from the 3rd or 4th generation of this model, it is an agency failure. When you have reached 75000 miles travelled, you will need to change the distributor, and I recommend you a MSD 8381, I now have one of those and it the car is working much better than before.
AUBREY from United States 9 years ago
Check the MAF or MAP sensor, which is in charge of mixing the air with the fuel. When this sensor fails, black fume is released because of the raw fuel.
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Starting failure

Chevrolet Camaro 1994  197855 miles
Sometimes, the engine starts working at the first attempt, but suddenly stalls. If I try turning it on again quickly, nothing will happen. I need to wait for some seconds and only then it will start working again. Everything has been checked, and even the coil and distributor's cover and connectors have been replaced. When this failures occurs, there is no spark in the spark plugs. Sometimes, the following day the problem disappears and starts working without any problems. I would appreciate your help.
Bethia from United States 8 years ago  
BE
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caleb from United States 8 years ago
You need to replace the key's chip.
edey from Australia 5 years ago
I am no expert. But i would be checking the vat system
Phil from United States 8 months ago
What does Mini Fuse 7and 8 work on the card? Just says IOD Sense1 and IOD Sense2. What is the fuse’s purpose because when check it is constantly pulling from battery on 2006 PT Cruiser
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Starts and stalls

Chevrolet Camaro 1995  15000 miles
Good afternoon, I have a Camaro 95 v6 3.4 and my problem is that, when starting the engine, it stalls. I've already changed the ignition key as, at the beginning, the security appeared on the dashboard. After changing it, the indicator continued appearing, so the orange wire coming from the ignition cylinder was disconnected and a resistance of the same voltage was installed, but still no change. New coils and their plates were installed and even the fuel pump, filters and spark plugs were replaced, but without any positive results. I really don't know what can be happening. Thanks for your help.
berry from United States 9 years ago  
BE
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Ode from United States 9 years ago
Hi, have you checked the starter? And the crankshaft sensor?
Ode from United States 9 years ago
If you say that the security appeared it means that the alarm was activated, so I recommend you to take the car to an electrician and make him disconnect the wire. Remove the battery so that the computer resets. I recommend you to do this before buying the crankshaft sensor.
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Crank no start

Chevrolet Camaro 1996 Camero 130402 miles
Turns over all lights it has that normally come on but I get no spark its something in ignition it's an lt1 5.7
Camscamero from United States a year ago  
CA
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Bruce from United States a year ago
If your 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is turning over but not starting, and you're not getting any spark, there could be a few different causes for this problem. Here are a few things you can check to help diagnose the issue:

Ignition Control Module (ICM) - The Ignition Control Module (ICM) is responsible for triggering the ignition coil to fire, and if it's failing, it could cause a no-start condition. You can test the ICM by using a multimeter to measure the voltage at the module's input and output pins.
Distributor Cap and Rotor - The distributor cap and rotor can wear out over time, leading to misfires and no-start conditions. You should inspect these parts for cracks or other signs of wear, and replace them if necessary.
Spark Plug Wires - If the spark plug wires are damaged or worn, they may not be transmitting spark effectively to the spark plugs. Check the wires for cracks or other signs of wear, and replace them if necessary.
Ignition Coil - The ignition coil is responsible for amplifying the voltage from the ICM so that it can jump the spark plug gap and ignite the fuel mixture. If the coil is failing, you'll need to replace it.
Crankshaft Position Sensor (CPS) - The Crankshaft Position Sensor (CPS) is responsible for telling the engine management computer the position of the crankshaft, so that it can correctly time the ignition. If the CPS is failing, it can cause a no-start condition. You can test the CPS with a multimeter.
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Revolutions drop

Chevrolet Camaro 1985  500000 miles
When starting the vehicle, it takes longer than usual to warm up and, when the engine starts running, revolutions drop to the point of almost stalling. Then it normalizes and the failure appears again when changing to 2nd gear. I was told it must be the carburator, but it was replaced and it keeps doing the same. The last problem the car has presented was that the turbo broke down, can that have affected it?
wat from United States 8 years ago  
WA
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Ode from United States 8 years ago
Check the IAC valve with a multimeter. That is the valve that controls the revolutions and helps the transmission.
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It won't start

Chevrolet Camaro 1997  76000 miles
My Camaro z28, 1997 suddenly does not start. The engine begins running but won't finally start working. Coils and the crankshaft sensor have been checked but everything seems to be alright. There is no spark in the spark plugs, and I was told it is the computer that is failing.
nib from United States 9 years ago  
NI
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vin from United States 9 years ago
Buddy, I have a Camaro with exactly the same problem and, effectively, it turned out being a failure in the computer prom.
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Oil pressure and engine noise

Chevrolet Camaro 1996  171000 miles
My Camaro's oil pressure drops to zero when it is at idle speed. When accelerating it, it only reaches a quarter of the pressure and, both at low or high speeds, the engine sounds as if it were not greased enough. I checked and found that it is the crankshaft that is making the noise. I don't know what is failing.
jed from United States 9 years ago  
JE
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Lil from United States 9 years ago
It might be a failure in the oil pump and be careful because it can damage the engine completely.
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Stalls and will not start

Chevrolet Camaro 2011  1200000 miles
Car back fires then it it displays reduced engine power then shutdown then wi will not start I had to reset the computer to have it start again
Mka1985 from other a year ago  
MK
1 report 

Fuel system

Chevrolet Camaro 2017 RS 2 l 30000 miles
I had the high pressure fuel pump fail 3 weeks ago, pumping gas all over the place. The dealer fixed it and a week and a half later, the check engine light came on for emission light came on. The code was that it was running too rich. The dealer fixed it and changed the oil. After 50 miles, I have the light on again, and once more have to get it back yo the dealer. This is starting to get very frustrating.
Big D from Canada 5 years ago  
BI

There is no spark

Chevrolet Camaro 1997  164000 miles
There is no spark. I've already checked the optispark and crankshaft sensor and they are both alright. The coil and ignition switch are working properly just as well. What might it be? Does the crankshaft sensor send the signal to the optispark, then to the ignition switch and finally to the coil or how does it work?
mabel from United States 8 years ago  
MA
2 reports 

Stalls

Chevrolet Camaro 1995  195543 miles
After 5 seconds of starting the engine, it stalls. If I add some fuel through the admission, it remains working until I stop adding.
Junius from United States 8 years ago  
JU

Starting

Chevrolet Camaro 1997  200000 miles
The engine does not have any failure but it has occurred many times that I try to start the engine and it does not work. I've already checked all harnesses, connectors and fuses, cleaned them and nothing was changed. After a while of waiting, you suddenly try again and it starts. What might be wrong? Can anyone help me please? Thank you very much.
vida from United States 9 years ago  
VI
2 reports 
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