1994 Pontiac Grand Am Car starts then dies

Tiny
DEDOGG987
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  • 1994 PONTIAC GRAND AM
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 145,000 MILES
Car starts then immediately dies, while idling or accelerating. Car was running when I went to replace water pump, replaced the pump, put everything back together and it won't start. Check engine light on but don't have scanner, any common solutions?
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 AT 11:48 AM

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Tiny
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How long since a tune-up? If you have the 12 pin datalink connector, you should be able to check mil codes. Place jumper wire between A & B terminals of datalink connector, turn key just till dash lites come on, no further. The mil starts flashing, you count the flashes to get the codes. Your looking for two digit codes. I'm not sure of engine litre size?
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Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 AT 12:42 PM
Tiny
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2.3 SOHC engine on in. Possible ignition coil and ignition housing? What are the symptoms of a completely dead ignition coil due to overheat?
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Thursday, August 26th, 2010 AT 3:22 AM

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