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Car won't start

Tiny
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  • 1996 CHRYSLER CIRRUS
My car won't start. It turns over but won't catch. There is plenty of gas. What could this be?
Sunday, April 3rd, 2011 AT 8:26 PM

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Tiny
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Have you checked for spark and fuel pressure? Do you hear the fuel pump run for one second after turning on the ignition switch?
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Sunday, April 3rd, 2011 AT 8:43 PM
Tiny
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Do you hear the fuel pump come On when you turn key on?
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Sunday, April 3rd, 2011 AT 8:44 PM
Tiny
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Thank you and yes I hear the fuel pump running after turning on the ignition switch. I'm a women who lives alone in an appartment so i'm not sure what to do at this point. I don't want to have my car towed to a garage if this is something that can easily be fixed right in the parking lot. Thanks again for any advice you may have for me.
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Monday, April 4th, 2011 AT 1:16 AM
Tiny
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The two most common causes are a defective crankshaft position sensor and camshaft position sensor. I can walk you through a test procedure if you have a test light or digital voltmeter.
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Monday, April 4th, 2011 AT 2:01 AM

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