98 chevy cavalier 142,000 miles 2.2L

1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
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BTWIGGS
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Heard a ticking noise. Later on In the night coming from the store, the Oil light came on than the car instantly froze up. I went and put some oil in It but the car still won't start. Would love to know what the problem Is so I can fix It please.
Oct 16, 2007 at 10:11 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Remove all the sparkplugs and turn crankshaft pulley if it doesn't wanna turn its sieged.

but the car still won't start, Do you mean it cranks over and refuses to start, or no cranking at all with a good battery.
Oct 16, 2007 at 10:54 PM
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BTWIGGS
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The car wants to turn over and start but It doesn't. I have a new altenator and starter and new battery, so I know that's not the problem. I'm wondering If I got sludge build-up to where I ran out of oil and fried the motor. Hopefully not for my sake. Thank you
Oct 16, 2007 at 10:58 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Disconnect a sparkplug wire at the plug end and ground it to the engine while cranking it over do you have spark? No spark ---Check the Camshaft and Crankshaft postion sensors. Start with the CPS at E see below


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Oct 17, 2007 at 12:50 AM
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