2004 Pontiac Sunfire car wont start

2004 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
120,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ANDYMAE
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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
Apr 5, 2010 at 10:33 AM
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RASMATAZ
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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.
Apr 20, 2010 at 9:29 PM
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