1993 Chevy Cavalier 93 Chev Cavalier won't start after over

Tiny
DAVID148
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  • 1993 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 100,000 MILES
My friend had my car running idle for a couple hours today. It was working perfectly but now it won't start. Something happened to it while it was idling so long. I don't know what it could have been or how to get it running again. Any ideas?
Wednesday, November 26th, 2008 AT 6:35 PM

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Tiny
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Hi:
First you need to know why it won't start, no spark or no fuel. Check for both and get back to me.

Joe
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Wednesday, November 26th, 2008 AT 7:16 PM
Tiny
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Well the person was trying to help me prepare for an air care test by first burning off the little that was left of the older, dirtier gas. Apparently it began to make a whining sound, so he turned it off. Then it wouldn't start back up. I assumed it was out of gas and added a jerry can full of the cleanest fuel I could get. But it still won't start. Should I try using a starter fluid or something?
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Wednesday, November 26th, 2008 AT 8:18 PM
Tiny
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Hi:
Yes, try starting fluid. If it starts, the problem is in the fuel system.
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Thursday, November 27th, 2008 AT 11:21 PM
Tiny
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I have the same problem.
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Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 AT 1:10 PM

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