car will not start

1990 BUICK CENTURY
208,000 MILES
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Z69RANGER
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My car will not start with the #1 plug in the engine. If the #1 plug is removed it will start. What is causing this?
Apr 21, 2013 at 6:29 PM
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CADIEMAN
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did u remove the wires at the cap?
Jan 14, 2019 at 9:42 AM
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Z69RANGER
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No, I removed the plug and was checking for spark. When my mechanic friend was checking the compression it did the same thing. I am confused, as I said, "the car will not start with the plug in the engine, what causes this?"
Jan 14, 2019 at 9:42 AM
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Z69RANGER
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also, for this year Century there is no Cap. It is electronic ignition.; all I have is 3 coil packs.
Jan 14, 2019 at 9:42 AM
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CADIEMAN
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I am sorry I've never heard of this complaint.
Jan 14, 2019 at 9:43 AM
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