1993 Chevy Lumina wont start

1993 CHEVROLET LUMINA
180,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MARCUS C.
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My lumina wont start it has been sitting for about 18 months. The electrical systems work fine. It just wont kick all tha way over. I've been told that I might just need starter fluid or to drain all tha gas out n replace it. But I would like to know for sure. It started fine when i first got it. What can it be?
Aug 10, 2010 at 12:42 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Do below to determine if its compression/fuel/or spark related issue and get back with some results, so that I can continue to assist you.

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 with a fuel pressure tester designed for your fuel system to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pick-up strainer/fuel pump/pressure regulator and also listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light and see if it flashing-Depends on what type ignition system is yours,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, camshaft and crankshaft position sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply to your vehicle disregard it meaning if it doesn't come with one ignore it and keep testing
Aug 10, 2010 at 1:59 AM
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