1996 Plymouth Neon wont start

1996 PLYMOUTH NEON
16,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MISTYBLUE4U
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It was running great, then it starting acting like it was running out of gas, spitting and spuddering. When I cut it off, now it wont crank. It has all the power still, has gas in it.
Aug 4, 2010 at 1:29 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Do below to determine if its fuel or spark problem and get back with some testing results we start here.

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.
Aug 4, 2010 at 2:14 PM
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