1992 Pontiac Grand Am Won't start after sitting.

1992 PONTIAC GRAND AM

156,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC

ANTHONYCOOPER101

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I have a 1992 Pontiac Grand Am SE with 156k miles on it. It has a 3.3L V6 3300. It has been sitting for about 4 months now. It ran fine in January when I put it up but now it won't start. It gets fuel to the engine (45psi or so) but the spark plugs don't get wet. I replaced the plugs and wires last weekend to see if that would help start it. It runs on starting fluid but that's it. Im not sure what's wrong.
Any Ideas???
Could this possibly be the Mass Air Flow(MAF) Sensor?
It has a crack in the plastic housing.

May 26, 2008 at 3:34 PM

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[quote:d046e02063="anthonycooper101"]Engine Mechanical problem
1992 Pontiac Grand Am 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 156000 miles
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I have a 1992 Pontiac Grand Am SE with 156k miles on it. It has a 3.3L V6 3300. It has been sitting for about 4 months now. It ran fine in January when I put it up but now it won't start. It gets fuel to the engine (45psi or so) but the spark plugs don't get wet. I replaced the plugs and wires last weekend to see if that would help start it. It runs on starting fluid but that's it. Im not sure what's wrong.
Any Ideas???
Could this possibly be the Mass Air Flow(MAF) Sensor?
It has a crack in the plastic housing.[/quote:d046e02063]

If it will run while spraying starting fluid in it then the problem lies in the fuel delivery system.

You will need to check the Injectors and the Harnesses. Also look for a Fuse or Relay for the Injection System....

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May 27, 2008 at 10:27 AM

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