2004 Oldsmobile Alero starting

2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
84,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ALERONEW MEXICO
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My check engine light would come on and turn off. I had it checked and they told me to start with checking the fuel cap. Finally, I filled up my gas and drove 7 miles and parked. Tried start the car did not start. check fusses are ok. sounded like it was about to start but it didnt
Jun 24, 2010 at 10:15 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Lets do below for a start to determine if its fuel or spark related issue and get back with some results

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 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,cap and rotor,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
Jun 24, 2010 at 10:23 PM
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