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Anonymous Posted on Feb 04, 2010

1997 firebird start from jumping starter runs 5 to 8 seconds kills can repeat.new fuel pump,new ignision have fire to every thing will some one please help me on this

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It sound like a bad alternator. it wont hold a charge

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If it doesnt start, turn the key on but don't try to start it. Pump the gas pedal 2-3 times, then try to start. You usually should not pump the pedal, but in this case it might just need a little "kicker" to get gas through the line.

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