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1996 Dodge Stratus Won't start

Tiny
AJCHANDLER
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  • 1996 DODGE STRATUS
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 220,000 MILES
If the oil sending unit goes out, would it shut down the fuel pump and/or prevent the car from starting? My mechanic said the unit was leaking, but no problems with the fuel pump. No prior symptoms of mechanical issues, (ie: sputtering, misfire, high/low idle, engine noise), just wouldn't start the next day. About a week ago, a mechanic told me the oil sending unit was leaking, so I would assume that would be the leading cause.
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Saturday, April 10th, 2010 AT 8:22 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Do below to determine if its fuel or spark problem.

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 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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