1995 Buick Century cann't start

1995 BUICK CENTURY
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PORTERV
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Engine Mechanical problem
1995 Buick Century 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

My buick has set for awhile, so we charged battery. Engine will turn but doesn't fire. Any sugestions on what problem might be and what to do about it.
Dec 29, 2009 at 2:57 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Do below to determine if it's a fuel or spark problem:

Cranks and w/n start

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, 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
Dec 29, 2009 at 3:02 PM
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