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Car stalled at a stop sign will not start

Tiny
BRANDEN WHITE
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  • 1988 PONTIAC FIERO
  • 2.8L
  • 6 CYL
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 180,000 MILES
Put gas in it no go, moved it for the night. Replaced ICU under the distributor drove for half mile and backfired and did not fire up again. Was going to change distributor. Computer said no charge to the was going to get a new ECM. Help.
Tuesday, August 6th, 2019 AT 9:52 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

When you turn the key to the on position without cranking the engine over can you hear the fuel pump run i the tank for 5 seconds? Will it run on starting fluid? Here is a guide that can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Please run down this guide and report back.
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Wednesday, August 7th, 2019 AT 7:31 PM

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