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Car wont start

Tiny
CORKY88
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  • 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM
  • 4 CYL
  • RWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 163,000 MILES
At first it needed a new battery, then I but a new starter on and it still would not star. I then installed a new crank sensor. I do have spark, but it still won't start. It is getting fuel and it is turning over okay.
Thursday, March 3rd, 2016 AT 6:05 AM

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Tiny
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I'd use a gage and check proper fuel pressure, engine cranking. The fuel you see may be from initial prime? That is good, as far as it goes. Plus chek for fuel injector pulse. Any applicable trouble codes?
How long since a tune-up?
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Wednesday, July 29th, 2020 AT 10:01 AM
Tiny
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It just had a tune up and no it doesn't give any codes. Could it be the ant theft system?
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Wednesday, July 29th, 2020 AT 10:01 AM
Tiny
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Yes, but, why wouldn't it set a code? Is the security lamp on or flashing when you try to start? What about the other issues I mentioned? If you can't do a little testing, I'm going to have a tough time trying to help?
Can you force the computer to set a code, just to see if it is paying attention?
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Wednesday, July 29th, 2020 AT 10:01 AM
Tiny
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The security lamp stays on it, but it doesn't flash and I can get a code out of it at all so now what should I do next?
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Wednesday, July 29th, 2020 AT 10:01 AM
Tiny
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Check for fuel injector pulse.
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