cranks but wont start

1999 OLDSMOBILE 88
110,000 MILES
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NHANDZEL
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Hello,

I am helping a family member with this car. The car was running fine and one day while driving shut off. The car will crank great (confirmed at least 12v battery) but will not start. Using a spark tester all 6 plugs are getting spark. Tried starting fluid and it acts like it wants to run but never fires up. We've replaced the crank sensor with no luck tonight. I cannot find a troubleshooting flow chart or a FSM for this vehicle online, hope you guys can help.


Thanks!
Nick
May 18, 2013 at 8:13 PM
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HMAC300
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cross A&B on aldl watch service light to get codes flash e s3times for one number then 3 for next 1=2+12 check fuel pressure 41-47psi look for trouble codes on site here under OBD1
May 19, 2013 at 8:03 AM
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NHANDZEL
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Thx for the quick reply, used an obd2 scanner to verify no codes present. I will check fuel pressure and get back to you
May 19, 2013 at 8:41 AM
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