1998 Buick Century won't start

Tiny
RCOLE58
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  • 1998 BUICK CENTURY
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 20,000 MILES
I tried several times to start the car without success. The car has gas. How do I start it?
Saturday, August 14th, 2010 AT 1:41 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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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, 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, August 14th, 2010 AT 4:02 PM
Tiny
JACKHARE
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There is a plug harness that is located between the muffler and the rear fender wall. I once change the brake line and accidentally knocked the plug loose. Just slide under the side of the car behind the passenger rear wheel and look up at arms length and mounted to the side fender is the plug make sure it is secure. I think it is the fuel pump pwr source.
Bill
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