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1995 Oldsmobile Achieva will not start or turn over

Tiny
CHADWICK1
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  • 1995 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 148,000 MILES
Took the car to the store & when I came out to start it it would not start or turn over. The battery is good. It is in park. I checked all the basics but I am stumpped. I am sure it is an electrical switch of some sort but do not know where to start.
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Sunday, August 30th, 2009 AT 3:56 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -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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Monday, August 31st, 2009 AT 4:20 AM
Tiny
BJUNESMITH
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These instructions apply if the antitheft sensor has been activated.
Put the key in, and rotate the key all the way to the CRANK position, as if starting normally. The car should start briefly, then stall immediately. The SECURITY light on the instrument panel should be ON. Leave the key in the RUN position for approximately 10 minutes, at which point the SECURITY light should go out. The vehicle should now start normally.
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Tuesday, September 1st, 2009 AT 10:45 PM

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