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Derick Sloan Posted on Sep 16, 2016
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WONT START.CRANKS OVER FIREs AND FUEL PUMP IS WORKING.THE LIGHTS (PARKING,DASH,SHIFTER) ARE ALL FLASHING THE ENGINE COOLANT FANS ARE KICKING ON AND OFF EVRY COUPLE SECONDSI HAVE RESET ITWILL NOT STArt

Battery was dead, changed it out and lights were flashing, will crank but wont start, has fire and the fuel pump is working

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Check engine bay relays and fuses
might have a starter relay on that one

if all good
next
if the engine light is on

control module,immobilizer or ECU fault
that 1998 should have a diagnostic reader plug in

to find out why it wont fire

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You need to clear the codes first. Check fuel pressure.

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