1994 Chevy Malibu cranks but wont start

1994 CHEVROLET MALIBU
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GUTIERREZ
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Electrical problem
1994 Chevy Malibu Front Wheel Drive Automatic 55000 miles
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I did not use my car for a year and then I am in the process of getting it back on the road. I put in a new battery, new heads, and it cranks but it does not start.I remember taking it to be tested electrically and I wanted to know where the ignition coils are located at. It was said the sensor and ignition coils needed to be replaced.
Feb 14, 2008 at 12:24 PM
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RASMATAZ
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it cranks but it does not start

Get a carb cleaner and spray into the carb or the throttle body on an EFI. Did it start and die? If not 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 problem,If not an ignition problem.

If both fuel and spark is present-check the valve and ignition timing, this will lead you to problems with compression and valves opening and closing at the wrong time
Feb 14, 2008 at 12:42 PM
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