1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Tiny
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Engine Mechanical problem
1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass V8 Front Wheel Drive Automatic 179XXX miles

why won't my car start after being ran than shut off for five minutes and trying to start it. It turns over but does not start
Sunday, January 10th, 2010 AT 1:26 PM

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Tiny
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Welcome to the forum, how long since a tune-up? Have a helper crank it, while you check for spark at the plugs. If you have spark everywhere, use a gage and check fuel pressure. Also check for trouble codes.

To check for spark, remove spark plug boot from plug, use known good spark plg or spark tester in the boot, ground metal part of plug or tester to metal part of engine. Have helper crank engine, watch for spark.

Some of the national brand autostores used to loan out fuel pressure gages. You can call and ask.
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Sunday, January 10th, 2010 AT 1:49 PM

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