1998 Oldsmobile 88 WONT START!!

1998 OLDSMOBILE 88
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IZZYB0II
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1998 Oldsmobile 88 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

hey there, i have a 1998 Oldsmobile 88. I cant get it to start, and its very fustrating. It cranks but wont turn over. The filter and spark plugs are good and clean. Please help.
Jan 28, 2010 at 4:29 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Cranks but no start condition:

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.

If both fuel and spark is present-check the valve and ignition timing, this will lead you to problems
with compression and valves opening and closing at the wrong time/broken or jumped timing
belt/chain.
Jan 28, 2010 at 4:47 PM
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