1986 Buick Park Avenue Car wont start!!!

1986 BUICK PARK AVENUE
212,006 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TBURRIS3
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My car died on me like it was running out of gas and now it wont start. i put gas in it just to be sure and that wasn't it because i obviously had gas. it acts like it wants to start but won't. my step dad says it may be the fuel filter but i have no idea where that's at. any help?
Mar 5, 2010 at 1:19 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Do below to determine if its fuel or spark problem and get back with some testing results-

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, 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
Mar 5, 2010 at 1:23 PM
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