1996 Pontiac Sunfire won"t start

1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
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BACKWOODS43
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Engine Mechanical problem
1996 Pontiac Sunfire 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

driving down the road and just shut off. chaged coil pack it is a 2.2 twin cam. now all it will do is turn over. also checked the plugs. even tried starter fliud.
Feb 13, 2010 at 3:32 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Do below to determine whether it's a fuel or spark problem:

Cranks but no start condition:

Fuel and Spark:
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.
Feb 13, 2010 at 3:37 PM
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