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    Jun 7, 2010, 03:21 PM
    How to start a TPI motor, new fuel pump,plugs, getting 45#'s of fuel pressure.
    1989 Pontiac Formula 350 that won't start. New plugs, fuel pump, ECM, injectors are good, has spark. Out of options!
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    Jun 7, 2010, 03:42 PM

    Was the distrubutor ever removed? If so was it put back correctly? Have you tried to start it with anything else like starting fluid or WD40 ?
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    Jun 7, 2010, 04:39 PM

    Thoughts:

    . Test all under hood and under dash fuses with a test light or multimeter.

    . Replace the Ignition Control Module--you may have spark but it may not be firing when the ECM directs. These are problematic components.

    . Check each cylinder's compression, if the problem persists.
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    Jun 11, 2010, 07:14 PM

    Anyone that has this problem, check the harness behind the distributor. Mine was open.
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    Jun 11, 2010, 07:16 PM

    Thanks to you two that posted! I thank you very much!
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    Jun 11, 2010, 07:17 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by texascat2 View Post
    Thanks to you two that posted! I thank you very much!
    Anytime. Thanks for keeping us posted. It helps other visitors to the boards. Welcome to AMHD.
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    Jun 11, 2010, 07:18 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by TxGreaseMonkey View Post
    Thoughts:

    . Test all under hood and under dash fuses with a test light or multimeter.

    . Replace the Ignition Control Module--you may have spark but it may not be firing when the ECM directs. These are problematic components.

    . Check each cylinder's compression, if the problem persists.
    Done! Thanks for your help!
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    Jun 11, 2010, 07:57 PM

    Very nice job.
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    Nov 26, 2011, 06:02 PM
    I have the some problem will only start with starting fuild driving me crazy need help thanks
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    Nov 26, 2011, 06:35 PM
    irocbradley, try the same procedure as recommended above:

    . Test all under hood and under dash fuses with a test light or multimeter.

    . Replace the Ignition Control Module--you may have spark but it may not be firing when the ECM directs. These are problematic components.

    . Check each cylinder's compression, if the problem persists.
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