wont start 1995 88 oldsmobile

1995 OLDSMOBILE 88
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SNELLY
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my car suddenly started to lose power and shake a little bit. and i figured it was becasue i was low on gas i was about 1/4 tank left maybe a bit lower.

i filled up on gas and the car would not start back up i just replaced the fuel filter and still nothing it turns over but won't fire what could this be. the car is a 1995 oldsmobile 88
Nov 13, 2010 at 11:27 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Cranks but no start condition-do below

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,Do you hear the fuel pump come On when you turn key on? If not check fuel pump fuse and fuel pump relay if so, 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.
Nov 14, 2010 at 4:09 AM
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