1992 Oldsmobile Achieva starting

139,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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KJP
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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).
Oct 5, 2010 at 4:34 PM
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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.
Oct 5, 2010 at 4:36 PM
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