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Tiny
DEVINJ85
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  • 1988 CHEVROLET BERETTA
  • 6 CYL
  • AWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 142,000 MILES
I drove the car home from buying it which the car sat for about a year an bought it home shut it off and went to go start it the next day and wouldnt start I got 42-47psi at the fuel rail with key on I put new plugs in there I cleaned the throttle body and maf what would be the next step I also noticed that the oil pressure gauge was not working either if this ties threw it?
Monday, February 14th, 2011 AT 10:54 PM

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Tiny
WRENCHTECH
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1) Test for spark at the plug end of the wire using a spark tester. If none found, check for power supply on the + terminal of the coil with the key on.

2) Test for injector pulse using a small bulb called a noid light. If none found, check for power supply at one side of the injector with the key on.
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Monday, February 14th, 2011 AT 11:33 PM
Tiny
DWB812
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You imply it but don't specify if the starter is turning the engine over. Just a thought.
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Saturday, March 26th, 2011 AT 1:02 AM

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