1996 Chevy Corsica car wont start

1996 CHEVROLET CORSICA
99,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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NIKKI_D21
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i have a 96 chevy corsica. for the past few months i've had to pump the gas while turning the key to get it to start, but now it wont start at all. its like its not firing. i dont know much about cars, but im wondering if it could be either the spark plugs or the fuel pump. Is there a way to know? Please help me, i dont know what to do.
Feb 28, 2010 at 4:50 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Cranks but no start condition:

Fuel and Spark:
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, 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.
Feb 28, 2010 at 5:03 PM
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