2001 Oldsmobile Bravada won't start

2001 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA
153,000 MILES • V8 • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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CINDYISBELL
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About every 5-6 times I get in my Bravada it won't start. The battery is fine - all the lights come one, but there is nothing. If I sit there a while it will eventually start. Any suggestions?
Apr 23, 2010 at 10:24 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Do below to determine whether it's fuel or spark problem:

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.
Apr 25, 2010 at 4:46 AM
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