1989 Buick Regal car wont start sometimes

1989 BUICK REGAL
90,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TERRY HOLLAND
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it runs sometimes but then when it sits and i come back to start it it sounds like it wants to start but it dont i just had the plugs changed and a new coil put in and it ran good for a month do you have any ideas what it might be
May 17, 2008 at 6:37 AM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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you need to check fuel pressure but also you could have a bad coil or defective one. also pull off the vacum line to the fuel pressure regulator and see if there is gas in there, if there is then replace it.
May 17, 2008 at 6:44 AM
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GAMETIME
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I had the same problem a few years back with my 89 Regal. The car would start fine one day, but the next morning it would only turn over and not start. After eliminating the fuel system and ignition system as the culprits (the same as you are doing) the problem was found to be the cam shaft sensor.
May 29, 2008 at 11:33 PM
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