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1997 Buick Regal Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuel pump, Spark, Engine.
Mileage: 177,000 miles.

Asked on October 2, 2011

Just up and dies and have to sit a few minutes before it starts again?

This has happened twice in a two week span.it seems to happen shortly after filling up the gas tank.any idea where to start would be greatly appreciated
Avatar Asked by towboatmate

Answer

Replied on October 2, 2011

determine if its fuel or spark problem

http://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 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 okay-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,cap and rotor,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it and keep testing

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