1992 Oldsmobile Achieva starting

Tiny
KJP
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  • 1992 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 139,000 MILES
Started just fine like always. After 2-3 minutes it suddenly died. Like I turned key off. Never done this before. Will not start, turns over fine, all fuses good (at fuse panel under dash).
Tuesday, October 5th, 2010 AT 11:34 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Cranks but no start condition-do below to determine whether it's fuel or spark issue:

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 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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Tuesday, October 5th, 2010 AT 11:36 PM

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