1994 pontiac firebird wont start all dash lights come on and when I turn the key nothing happens the starter doesn't turn

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Car Won't Start and Security Light is On on Pontiac Firebird. Problems with the anti-theft systems using the raised-chip key can prevent the car from starting.

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CarGurusJul 24, 2007 - Check to see if your key chip isnt worn out(small silver thing on top part... My 1994 pontic firebird won't start and I no everything works great on ...

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CarGurusFeb 5, 2009 - Hi I've recently bought a pontiac firebird the car doesn't have keys as previous owner ... Security light was on and car won't start 3 answers.

91 Pontiac Firebird won't start (Pontiac Firebird)

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Jun 18, 2008 - My '91 Pontiac Trans AM GTA will not start. When I turn the key, the engine does nothing, as if the battery were dead or the clutch pedal wasn't ...

Try spraying carb cleaner in throttle body , see if starts ! Do you have a security light on the dash ? How many miles on it ? And is the spark happening at the right time ? jumped time , timing chain !

Sounds as if you may have burnt out a fusible link. They are usually located in the + side of circuits near the battery or near the starter motor. You can test them with a voltmeter.

Probably not a fuse. When turning the key to on, does it give indication of power in and power out of the ignition switch-do the warning lights and gauges on the dash turn on?
If the key switch is sending power, next thing to check is the starter motor. You could take it off and have it tested, it and the starter solenoid mounted on the starter, or you could do some quick electrical testing yourself, if you have a test light or multi-meter.

If you pull off the small purple wire to the starter solenoid on the starter, you should check if the wire has power when the key is held in crank position. If it does have power, the starter or solenoid is faulty. If no power on the purple wire in start, then power is lost between the key switch and the solenoid. This part of the start circuit includes the neutral safety switch on the transmission (or the clutch switch if manual transmission), and a starter relay somewhere under the hood. Check the neutral safety switch for continuity in park or neutral. The start wire out of the ignition switch goes to this safety switch, and power is passed on to the starter if gear is in park or neutral.
Not likely the starter relay is bad, but you may need to find and check it, if all else fails.

Take a test light to the small wire on the starter and have someone turn it to the start position. If the light lights up and the engine doesn't turn over, I would suspect the starter itself. If the test light doesn't light, try it in neutral and repeat test. If it still doesn't light up, it may be the PRNDL switch or the ignition switch itself.

The start circuit from the ignition switch to neutral safety switch to the solenoid on the starter might be bad. Look for power there at solenoid or at neutral safety switch when it doesn't want to crank over.

Here is a great write-up on the subject. This will get rid of the entire VATS system. It was the only thing that saved my 94 Park Avenue: http://newrockies.com/vatsbypass

i have a 1994 and had the same problem i found out that the egnition switch was loose and not reading the key right im not sure if that will help you but give it a shot might want to get some one elce to look at it

Yes the sucurity does have a lot to do with it not starting. If you have a chip in your key you might have to have your ignition changed or sucurity reset.

Hello edspring1...the little key chip you mentioned is the onboard security system for your firebird...GM called it the VAT system..it's possible this could be the cause of the no start conditions, sometimes they will reset if you disconnect the negative battery cable for 30 mins.
I really dont think that is your problem though...under the steering pillar...there is a "slider" type ignition switch...meaning...the terminals slide togather to make contact when the key is turned...these darn things get worn to a point they start arching and eventually wont make contact at all...i replaced one last week on a 95 firebird that had the same problem you are describing now.
i'll post a pic of the slider set in position for a tilt steering and non-tilt column....note the difference.
Good luck...i hope this helps...please rate me a fixya.