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1996 Chevy Cavalier z24 cranks but wont start

Tiny
CPARSCH
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  • 1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 180,000 MILES
I just recently replaced the starter and battery in my z24 but now when I crank it the car will not fire I dont know what to do.
Thursday, March 26th, 2009 AT 10:59 AM

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Tiny
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What engine is in the vehicle the 2.0 L or 2.2 L? Is that all that was done just a starter replacement?
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Thursday, March 26th, 2009 AT 6:12 PM
Tiny
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You may have blown a fuse or a fusible link that is located in the wire off the starter Solenoid usually red in color.
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Thursday, March 26th, 2009 AT 6:16 PM
Tiny
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Its a 2.4 liter twin cam and it cranks all day the starter works so I dont think that its a fuse. It just wont start. Possible cam sensor, or crank sensor? Or fuel filter or fuel pump? I can hear it pump when I turn the key, but it wont fire. Its driving me nuts.
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Friday, March 27th, 2009 AT 5:08 PM
Tiny
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Take a screwdriver, one with good insulation. A phillips if you can, place inside the plug wire and have someone
turn the ignition key. Hold the screwdriver, metal part about a 1/4 inch from engine ground. There should be a bright blue spark. Let me know what happens.
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Friday, March 27th, 2009 AT 11:02 PM

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