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1988 CHEVROLET BERETTA
142,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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DEVINJ85
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i drove the car home from buying it which the car sat for about a year an bought it home shut it off and went to go start it the next day and wouldnt start i got 42-47psi at the fuel rail with key on i put new plugs in there i cleaned the throttle body and maf what would be the next step i also noticed that the oil pressure gauge was not working either if this ties threw it?
Feb 14, 2011 at 10:54 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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1) Test for spark at the plug end of the wire using a spark tester. If none found, check for power supply on the + terminal of the coil with the key on.


2) Test for injector pulse using a small bulb called a noid light. If none found, check for power supply at one side of the injector with the key on.

Feb 14, 2011 at 11:33 PM
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DWB812
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You imply it but don't specify if the starter is turning the engine over. Just a thought.
Mar 26, 2011 at 1:02 AM
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