Sensors problems

Sensors: Electrical device that measures the different performance parameters of the car.
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Engine failure and fume

Chevrolet Camaro 1995  100000 miles
The engine starts but there is too much fuel moving to the cylinders, and it is fuming way too much, black fume suffocating the engine. I've changed the refrigerant sensor, it worked properly for an hour and the problem returned. I have then installed the original one, it worked fine for a while and failed once more. When it fails, the rpm tachometer drives crazy.
Thomas from United States 9 years ago  
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adela from United States 9 years ago
You need to replace your Camaro's distributor; if it is from the 3rd or 4th generation of this model, it is an agency failure. When you have reached 75000 miles travelled, you will need to change the distributor, and I recommend you a MSD 8381, I now have one of those and it the car is working much better than before.
AUBREY from United States 9 years ago
Check the MAF or MAP sensor, which is in charge of mixing the air with the fuel. When this sensor fails, black fume is released because of the raw fuel.
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It won't start

Chevrolet Camaro 1997  76000 miles
My Camaro z28, 1997 suddenly does not start. The engine begins running but won't finally start working. Coils and the crankshaft sensor have been checked but everything seems to be alright. There is no spark in the spark plugs, and I was told it is the computer that is failing.
nib from United States 9 years ago  
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vin from United States 9 years ago
Buddy, I have a Camaro with exactly the same problem and, effectively, it turned out being a failure in the computer prom.
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Tach and temp gauge way off

Chevrolet Camaro 1988 IROCZ 160000 miles
At 1000 rpms it goes to over 7000 rpm,
Temp gauge passes the top while driving and sticks. Car also dies when stopping ( possible map sensor bad). Code 34 getting part tomorrow. Checked grounds look good.
Kris from United States 5 months ago  
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There is no spark

Chevrolet Camaro 1997  164000 miles
There is no spark. I've already checked the optispark and crankshaft sensor and they are both alright. The coil and ignition switch are working properly just as well. What might it be? Does the crankshaft sensor send the signal to the optispark, then to the ignition switch and finally to the coil or how does it work?
mabel from United States 8 years ago  
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