1999 Pontiac Montana cranks but won't start

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JEWBUB
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1999 Pontiac Montana 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

i have replace the fuel pump and tested it to make sure its working and it is i have also tested the coil packs and ingniction moduel.both are working the car won't start.
Sep 10, 2010 at 6:11 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Cranks but No Start:

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.
Sep 10, 2010 at 9:17 AM
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thanks for all your help and it did help turned out to be the ingnition moduel was dead.thanks again.now I have another question the fue pump is only working if i wire it hot.it works good when running plenty of preasure just have to wire it hot
Sep 12, 2010 at 2:46 AM
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RASMATAZ
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When the engine starts the fuel pump and oil pressure sending unit powers the fuel pump constantly,check into it-
Sep 12, 2010 at 8:55 AM
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