2004 Pontiac Sunfire car wont start

Tiny
ANDYMAE
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  • 2004 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 120,000 MILES
My car has been in storage for a year. It started and
ran for about 50 miles then stalled out and wouldn't
start again. Everytime I try to start it, it sounds likeit
wants to turn but stalls. Should I try dry gas for possible
water in the tank?
Thanks,
Andrea
Monday, April 5th, 2010 AT 10:33 AM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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  • 75,992 POSTS
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.
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Tuesday, April 20th, 2010 AT 9:29 PM

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