1990 Chevy Cavalier starting

Tiny
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Engine Performance problem
1990 Chevy Cavalier 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

starts fine when cold but after warms up and stop somewhere and come out and try and start it it takes a couple times get it fire up
Friday, March 19th, 2010 AT 1:32 AM

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Tiny
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Next time it happens, do below immediately to determine whether it's fuel or spark issue:

Cranks but no start condition:

Fuel and Spark:
Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 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, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it.
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Friday, March 19th, 2010 AT 1:36 AM

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