won't start, no fire to the sparkplugs

1990 BUICK ELECTRA
128,000 MILES
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CHUCK EVANS
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I've got a 1990 Buick Electra that won't start it turns over good but I'm not getting any fire to the sparkplugs. I checked the wires and fuses and they're ok and I've changed the crank sensor, but still not getting any fire, what should I check next? thank you for your help!!
Oct 17, 2013 at 2:04 PM
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CHUCK EVANS
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also the only code that came up was 12 so no help there.
Oct 17, 2013 at 3:16 PM
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HMAC300
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check your fuel pressure at rail. should be 41-47 psi
Oct 17, 2013 at 11:39 PM
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CHUCK EVANS
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it's got good fuel pressure
Oct 19, 2013 at 2:19 PM
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HMAC300
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then check yoru ignition module auto parts can do that , check all your fuses in dash like ign, ecm etc. if fuel pressure isn't with in specs I gave you it's not good
Oct 19, 2013 at 11:43 PM
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CHUCK EVANS
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k thank you!
Oct 20, 2013 at 8:29 AM
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