Frozen Fuel Lines?

Tiny
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Saturn SL1 1995 109k miles,

My car wouldn't start this morning, the engine would turn, hiccup and die, and then not turn although it sounds like it was trying, just not catching. The weather is well below freezing, and there is quite a bit of snow on the ground. There are no warning lights lit, and it was driving fine last night in the snow with chains on. I was told that it might be a frozen fuel line. I have tried adding fuel antifreeze to my gas tank, warming up what I think are the fuel lines with warm damp cloths, and just trying over and over to start it to no avail. Am I barking up the wrong tree or is there a faster/better way to warm up my car in these extreme temps. I really don't have the money to have it towed to a garage, so am kinda out of luck in that department.
Tuesday, November 28th, 2006 AT 9:11 PM

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Tiny
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Does it seem to crank over ok, sound normal if so we need to determine if the problem is fuel related or ignition related. Test fuel pressure and ignition spark. Let me know.
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Tuesday, November 28th, 2006 AT 9:37 PM
Tiny
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Everything sounds normal, I didn't know anything was wrong until the engine didn't catch a second time. I don't know how to check fuel pressure or ignition spark. Is that simple to do for a person who is car illiterate?
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Tuesday, November 28th, 2006 AT 9:41 PM
Tiny
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We are creating a new section that will detail these tests, its just not ready yet, sorry :( Try at the bottom of this page.
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Wednesday, November 29th, 2006 AT 10:17 AM

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