Will not start. engine turns over. fire is present

I think you should get
one of those manuals from
www.reliable-store.com
they can help you in this

No parts are ever replaced to resolve any vehicle issues

You have to proper test any vehicle systems that apear
to have a problem

Once all the answers are present, only then do parts get
installed if necessary

Things such as fuses & relays only fail here on these web site
blogs, for the most parts,way too much silly talk about nothing

Need to have the car at a repair shop that actually can diagnose
something

From what I see on this site from people asking questions,
that appears to be an issue also,finding a half decent shop
these days

Yes 2 or 3 seconds is normal. If the engine does not start and produce oil pressure the power to the pump is cut to prevent a fire in a wreck.
You will need to check fuel pressure at the injectors and spark at the plugs to know where to start looking for the problem.

Check spark> Check compression>Check valve timing> unfortunatly there is no short cut to diagnosing a intermittant no start problem.Good luck

u sure or is it fuel--chec wires for flaws and inspect plug cables and coil--ignition module may be bad--fuses cud hav issue and maxi fuses and link to battery also--fuel pump and its regulator mite be failin--injectors cud not be gitten a pulse

Not nessaserly, Do they go dim when turning over? See if you are getting fire to your plug's. good luck.

AWESOME a real camaro problem.
backfire.
strong odor of gas because the gas isn't getting burned
caused from backfire. backfiring because the spark isnt sparking when its supposed to.
problems could be bad spark plug wires , bad plugs , bad ignition parts.
your gonna need to check wires for bad spots, check ignition coils and stuff like that. if all that stuff is ok, then your problems have to do with inside the engine. jumped time etc.

coil pack, ignition module or crank sensor

There are several possibilities.
Based on the year (2002) and low miles (19,000) it probably has the original Plugs, Wires and Coil. Rubber insulation on Wires does dry rot over a period of time. Spark Plugs should be changed about every 3 to 4 years regardless of miles. Wires should be replaced every other Spark Plug change. Translated you should be on you 3rd set of Spark Plugs and 2nd set of wires.
When working in the engine compartment and with the electrical system remember: ther is 40,000 to 75,000 volts present. Bad Wires could mean an electrical shock!
You can cheaply purchase Ignition (Spark Plug/Wire/Coil) Test Kits at most auto parts stores or even at Harbor Freight.
1) Remove the #2 Wire connection to the #2 Coil position.
2) Insert the tester into the #2 Coil position. Clipping the other end onto the engine block or onto a good ground.
3) Start the Engine.
4) You will be looking for a good strong (blue) and rhythmic spark. If it is not strong (yellow or orange) nor rhythmic, the Coil is malfunctioning and should be replaced.
5) If it is a good rhythmic spark, Turn OFF the Engine.
6) Disconnect the Tester and reconnect the #2 Wire to the #2 Coil position.
7) Disconnect the #2 Wire from the #2 Spark Plug.
8) Connect the Tester into the end of the #2 Wire. Clipping the other end to the engine block or a good ground.
9) Start the Engine.
10) Again you are looking for a strong (blue) and rhythmic spark. If is not strong (yellow or orage) and rhythmic, the Wire is bad and should be replaced. Wires should always be changed as a Set is the standard rule.
11) If it is a good rhythmic spark, Turn OFF the Engine.
12) Remove the #2 Spark Plug out of the engine.
13) Check the Igntion end of the Plug for carbon, dirt, or being fouled. Check the Gap.
14) Insert the #2 Spark Plug back into the #2 Wire.
15) Using the Spark Plug Tester. Connect the Tester to the #2 and clip the other end to the engine block or a good ground.
16) Start the Engine.
17) Once again you should be checking for a strong (blue) and rhythmic spark. If it is not strong (yellow or orange) nor rhythmic, the Spark Plug could be malfunctioning.
18) Clean the #2 Spark Plug.
19) Regap the #2 Spark Plug.
20) Retest the Spark Plug.
21) If there is now a strong (blue) and rhythmic spark, then the #2 Spark Plug is now good.
22) If there is not a strong (yellow or orange) nor rhythmic spark the #2 Spark Plug is malfunctioning and needs to be replaced. Again the standard rule is to replace the Spark Plugs as a set.

The several other possibilities relate to sensors. However without additional error codes or the check engine light on, we will assume that the problem can be solved with the solution above.

Let me know if this helped, or if you have additional information or questions. Feel free to contact me at FixYa.com!

Have you double checked to make sure that you have fire at the plugs? Remove one from the engine, plug it back into the wire and lay it on top of the engine. Turn over the engine and watch for spark. It should be blue. If it's orange that is a weak spark and new plugs and wires are in order.
If you have spark then you will have to check your timing, because if you have fuel and spark they aren't getting together at the right time. Make sure you have the wires on the cap in the proper sequence, starting at number 1 cylinder. It should be at the 5 o'clock position looking from the front and go 1-6-5-4-3-2 clockwise from there. Cylinders 1-3-5 are front to back on driver's side and 2-4-6 are pasenger's side. An in-line 6 should be 1-5-3-6-2-4 and number 1 would be 6 o'clock.
If it still won't start then line the bottom pulley up so the timing marks are lined up an d pop the cap to see where the rotor button is. It should either be on number 1 or off by 180 degrees. A full rotation of the engine should line them up. If the marks are off by less than180 but more than 3 or 4 degrees you probably need to replace the timing chain. It's not uncommon for a GM to jump time when you shut it off. If it's off a little bit you could turn the distributor to line the button with the cap and it should start then. Hope this helps.