1990 Cadillac Brougham It wont start

Tiny
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  • 1990 CADILLAC BROUGHAM
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 176,000 MILES
I was wondering why my 1990 cadillac brougham wont start. Its making a noise as if its trying but its just not turning over.
Friday, July 24th, 2009 AT 3:56 AM

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Tiny
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If engine compression is good -could be a fuel or spark problem. Do below to determine the cause

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -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, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors- Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
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Friday, July 24th, 2009 AT 4:14 AM
Tiny
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How do you know if the starter is bad without taking it out and testing it?
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Friday, July 24th, 2009 AT 4:28 AM
Tiny
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Short out the starter solenoid if it cranks the engine over the starter is doing its job
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Friday, July 24th, 2009 AT 1:38 PM

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