car won't start

1996 CHRYSLER CIRRUS
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FREE2FLY
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my car won't start....it turns over but won't catch. There is plenty of gas. What could this be?
Apr 3, 2011 at 8:26 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Have you checked for spark and fuel pressure? Do you hear the fuel pump run for one second after turning on the ignition switch?
Apr 3, 2011 at 8:43 PM
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Do you hear the fuel pump come On when you turn key on?
Apr 3, 2011 at 8:44 PM
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FREE2FLY
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Thank you and yes I hear the fuel pump running after turning on the ignition switch. I'm a women who lives alone in an appartment so i'm not sure what to do at this point. I don't want to have my car towed to a garage if this is something that can easily be fixed right in the parking lot......Thanks again for any advice you may have for me.
Apr 4, 2011 at 1:16 AM
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The two most common causes are a defective crankshaft position sensor and camshaft position sensor. I can walk you through a test procedure if you have a test light or digital voltmeter.
Apr 4, 2011 at 2:01 AM