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Car cranks but will not start?

Tiny
KEFFER
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  • 1998 OLDSMOBILE DELTA 88
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 198,000 MILES
I have a 1998 olds 88 3.8 motor car cranks but will not start, also the power windows and the power seat stopped working at the same time.I got it to start once but when I touched the power window switch to see if they worked it stalled now it just cranks and will not start again.
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Tuesday, December 21st, 2010 AT 2:49 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Have you checked fuses under the hood? Are you getting spark and fuel to the engine? Also, have you checked grounds to make sure they are clean and tight?
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Tuesday, December 21st, 2010 AT 2:54 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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It sounds like a fuel pump relay, can you hear the fuel pump int he tank when you turn the key on without cranking the engine over? If not this guide can help you test the relay and I have found the relay location which is in the diagrams below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.
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