Why won't my car start anymore?

DINGER83

MEMBER
2001 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE
160,000 MILES

For a couple of years I was having troubles getting it to start. Went from happening once every couple of months and then started happening more frequently to happening every time I would start it. I would turn the key and hear nothing except for a click in the dash every now and then. After turning the key several times it would finally start. Every now and then it would die if you didnt let it run for a few minutes before you took off. Also the lights would blink on and off, and eventually only work on bright. The wipers work but when you shut them off they stay up. Ive tried for a few months to get it started and it still won't start. Any idea what it might be?

Saturday, September 3rd, 2011 AT 10:31 PM

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RASMATAZ

MECHANIC
75,992 POSTS

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Do below to determine if its a fuel or spark problem

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 3/16 away from ground-have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, Do you hear the fuel pump come On when you turn key on? If not check fuel pump fuse and fuel pump relay if okay-check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,cap and rotor,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it and keep testing

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Saturday, September 3rd, 2011 AT 10:42 PM

DINGER83