Engine want start

Tiny
JOE1953
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  • 2000 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE
  • 3.5L
  • V6
  • FWD
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  • 160,000 MILES
The engine will turn over but it want start it act like it want to start but it want what could be the cause that the engine want start or what do I check?
Monday, February 1st, 2016 AT 8:53 PM

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Tiny
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Check the fuel pressure if okay look for spark then let me know what's happening
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Monday, February 1st, 2016 AT 9:47 PM
Tiny
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Reset anti theft first
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016 AT 6:19 AM
Tiny
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I check the fuel pressure it show about 42 pound pressure is that the correct pressure? I don't no how to check the firing I didn't see any spark plugs wires how do I check the firing on this car? I read the code in the computer it show PO101, PO135, PO400 will anying of these codes cause the engine not to start?
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016 AT 12:51 PM
Tiny
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Fuel pressure is good codes will allow car to start
Do what I said in first reply
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016 AT 3:40 PM
Tiny
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How do I check for spark?
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016 AT 3:47 PM
Tiny
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Pull coil wire at dist also see if rotor turns with engine shut off if it does check dist gear
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016 AT 4:06 PM
Tiny
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I havn't found no coil or spark plugs wires on this car the only thing I found is something like a spark plugs boots and spark plugs under a cover on top of the engine and the little coil pack mount to the cover.
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016 AT 4:54 PM
Tiny
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Take ignition module get tested auto parts
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016 AT 5:21 PM
Tiny
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Where is the ignition module located on the engine?
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016 AT 5:27 PM
Tiny
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By the coil pack if this is a 2.4L then under the coil cover. If not then by the coils themselves I can be of no further assistance on this.
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016 AT 5:35 PM

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