ive got a 92 rs tbi thats got me stumped couple times is randomly would not start and finally the other day after driving in a big rain storm took it home and went inside real quick went out and she would not start just power no crank so i immediatly went to the starter relay jumped it and it cranks now but still wont turn over i can here the fuel pump prime when i turn the key but when i crank it and look it the throttle body dont see and gas spraying? is it a problem with the key or the computer idk? and ideas

 

Sounds to me like it's possibly the passlock security in the ignition (key or module). Do a search here, I know the subject on diagnosis/bypass has been covered more than once. Do you have a second key to the car by chance? Try it and see if it works.

 

dont have a second key gona try and change the ignition switch thought it might be that it does not have any type of security system that i know of

 

Look at your key. There will be a small pelet in it (black plastic with a silver metal strip). Make sure that is clean. And still in it!

 

i tried to get the resistance from the key to bypass it with a resistorbut could not get a reading so im gonna go try and get a new one made today hope fully a locksmith can do it and i dont have to go to the stealership

 

Some hardware stores (I know ACE did) can cut you a new key. They have a small "resistance reader" box where they slide your key into a slot and it tells which is the correct resistance key blank to use. Of course, that's as long as they can still get some sort of reading from your key.

 

did they put passlock on cars this old? I know my 01 grand am has it and its nothing but a PITA. its pretty common for the computer to just " forget " which key runs it and you have to go through a relearning process( lock twice, unlock, turn key to on for 10 or 12 mins, turn key off and start). its stupid. i wish GM would get rid of it or fix the damn thing.

 

Yep, my '91 has it. Technically though, the older system is called VATS. Newer systems were called Passlock.
I found this, it could be helpful as a bypass fix:
http://www.audiovox.com/manuals/inst...8-6011A_IM.pdf

 

yea i knew of VATS. alright at least thats cleared up

 

before i went and got a new key decided to check the lock cylinder did all that took that pita lock plate out and sure enough one of the vats wires was cut so i solderedit back togeather and she started right up thanks for all the help guys