2001 Pontiac Sunfire wont start

2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
170,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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OLEBRUE
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the car wont start. i replaced the coil pack for the #1,4 plugs. It trie to start but wont. I had some one turn it over while i removed the plug wire from the coil and its getting spark. When I turn the key i hear the fuel pump run. I can do a little work on cars but not much. Any suggetions. Thanks for your help.
Mar 20, 2008 at 6:16 PM
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Try spraying some starting fluid or carb cleaner in the throttle bore opened up, then crank it. What happens?
Mar 20, 2008 at 6:21 PM
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[quote:b3344e1ca6="olebrue"]Engine Mechanical problem
2001 Pontiac Sunfire 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 170000 miles
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the car wont start. i replaced the coil pack for the #1,4 plugs. It trie to start but wont. I had some one turn it over while i removed the plug wire from the coil and its getting spark. When I turn the key i hear the fuel pump run. I can do a little work on cars but not much. Any suggetions. Thanks for your help.[/quote:b3344e1ca6] check fuel pump pressure or the timimg belt might have jumped time
Mar 20, 2008 at 11:35 PM
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