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WOLF Posted on Apr 24, 2012
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Replaced alternator but car wont start?

Replaced module and coil packs and it turns over but wont start

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There are only three items that enable an engine to run. It must have fuel,spark and air. I am sure that it is getting air. Check for spark next. Sounds like it is not getting fuel to me. Check that the fuel pump is running. On most GM vehicles you can hear the fuel pump run and whine a little prior to starting. Check the fuel pump relay also.

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  • Posted on Apr 24, 2009

SOURCE: 1994 pontiac transport se not firing in first coil pack at idle

ARE YOU CHEKING SPARK OFF THE COIL TOWER OR AT THE SPARK PLUG END OF THE WIRE SOUNDS LIKE YO HAVE A BAD WIRE

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  • Posted on Nov 03, 2008

SOURCE: 99 Grand Am 3.4 Won't start

first you must check for bad cable connections , next step in the next post

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  • Posted on Jan 22, 2009

SOURCE: car wont start

I noticed you replace the crankshaft sensor, but not the CAMshaft sensor.
The Ignition module takes the input of both sensors to tell the coil when to energize.
This sensor should come up as an error code when you attach a obd reader.
Even if your light is not on - there may be a code. If it is not your vehicle originally, some people pull the bulb!

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  • Posted on Feb 25, 2010

SOURCE: i have a 99 grand am SE 2.4 4 cylinder and my

A misfire doesn't always have to be ignition... it's just the most common cause. Faulty or plugged injector, low compression. You need to check fuel pressure and test the fuel injector flow. Then check compression. If you don't have tools for these tests, take it to someone who does. Testing is much cheaper than throwing parts at the problem.

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  • Posted on Jun 21, 2010

SOURCE: 1988 firebird formula 5.0 tpi car just died

It sounds like you may have burned out your fusable link. It's a special wire that comes off the starter solennoid and is designed to burn off in the event of an overload. DO NOT REPLACE IT WITH REGULAR WIRE, THIS IS A LEADING CAUSE OF CAR FIRES.
You will want to check for what caused the overload condition that caused the fusable link to burn out in the first place.

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