2000 Geo Prizm engine cranks but doesn't start

2000 GEO PRIZM
160,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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NOEBARRERA
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while on the expressway, the car turned off all of a sudden. the lights and radio were still on but the car was off. once i stopped i tried turning the car on and noticed that the car was cranking but it just never turned on. i used some starter spray and the car turned on but the engine had some knocking noise and it shook really bad. what could it be? thanks
Sep 7, 2010 at 8:38 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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If it runs a few seconds with starting fluid then fuel problem, pump, fuse or relay.

How is your oil level?
Sep 8, 2010 at 8:08 AM
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