Not starting

Hi,

Have you checked for both spark and fuel to the engine? Will it start for a couple seconds if you use starting fluid?

Take a look through these links. I suspect that since it happened all at once, either the fuel pump has failed or you lost ignition spark. Here are links to help. If you do try the starting fluid trick, let me know what happens.

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

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

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Also, here is a link that explains how to retrieve diagnostic trouble codes. It doesn't require a scanner on this vehicle. All you need is a short jumper wire or even a paper clip. I recommend doing this as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/buick-cadillac-chevy-gmc-oldsmobile-pontiac-gm-1983-1995-obd1-code-definitions-and-retrieval-method

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe

Hi,

If it won't start with starting fluid, chances are there is either no spark, a timing issue, or low compression. Have you checked to see if there were any trouble codes? Also, the next thing I would check is for spark. If there is spark, then we have engine issues. However, we need to check for spark. That is going to direct me to the next step.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Let me know.

Joe