1994 Buick Regal car cranks but wont start

109,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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VENDING1970
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I had a after market stereo installed this morning the car was fine but after the car was returned to me i noticed the ABS light was on i drove it home it drove fine ran some erins but then I got home went back to start the car it cranked but would not start i did have spark to #1 can someone please give me some advice
Apr 25, 2009 at 7:06 PM
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RASMATAZ
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You're getting spark now check if you have the correct fuel pressure
Apr 25, 2009 at 8:03 PM
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VENDING1970
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THERE IS NO FUEL PRESSURE,IS THE FUEL PUMP IN THE TANK ?IF IT IS HOW DO i EMPTY THE FUEL TO GET TO THE FUEL PUMP.HOW HARD IS IT REMOME THE TANK?
Apr 26, 2009 at 11:43 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Get a siphoning device and drain it-drop the tank-its alot of work to do here. If you haven't done it best bring her in.
Apr 26, 2009 at 12:27 PM
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VENDING1970
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WHAT IS YOUR LOCATION AND HOW MUCH WOULD THIS COST ME?
Apr 26, 2009 at 12:41 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Sir I love your intention but am just too far away from you I'm in the big blue pacific ocean. The costs here varies could range from 70.00-125.00 USD per hr.


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Apr 26, 2009 at 1:23 PM
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VENDING1970
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MY SON CAME HOME TODAY AND THE BUICK STARTED. THE CAR IS FINE NOW BUT I AM CONCERN THAT IT WILL DO IT AGAIN IS THERE ANY REASON WHY THIS WOULD HAPPEN OR CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT I SHOULD LOOK INTO NEXT TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM BEFORE IT BECOMES A PROBLEM
Apr 27, 2009 at 1:28 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Could be the fuel pump relay or the fuel pump is getting tired-
Apr 27, 2009 at 2:13 PM
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VENDING1970
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THANK YOU
Apr 27, 2009 at 2:28 PM
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