1996 Saturn SW1 No start

1996 SATURN SW1
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SATURN75
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I parked the car some time ago had very little fuel in it so i put gas in it and she will not start she tries to start but no go changed fuel pump changed fuses plug wires and plugs even if you try to flood it i can not smell gas so thinking its clogged fuel line though not sure.Hooked my tester to car and came up clean.
Sep 8, 2013 at 6:55 AM
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FREEMBA
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You should check for a spark at one of the spark plug wires (if it has spark plug wires) while trying to start it. If no spark, then the problem is ignition related and I can get you ignition system info.

Also, try spraying a little (4-5 seconds of spray) carb/choke cleaner into the intake manifold. Remove the air snorkle from the throttle body, open the throttle and spray the cleaner into the throttle body. Close the throttle, replace the snorkle and the try to start the engine. If it starts now, the problem is fuel related. I can give you info on that as well.

Try these suggestions and let me know the results, then I'll give more info, if you need it.

Thanks.
Sep 8, 2013 at 8:11 AM
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SATURN75
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She has spark tried carb /choke cleaner and she does more then what it did in before she almost starts but not enough to run.
Sep 8, 2013 at 9:05 AM
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