1996 Chevy Lumina engine won't start

HARRYMOLE

MEMBER
1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
289,000 MILES

My 1996 Lumina when trying to start it will turn over but won't start. I check another site it suggested 3 things timing belt, no spark, or fuel pump. They said to take the cap off of the fuel tank and listen for the fuel pump to make a hummimg sound, should I be able to hear the pump prior to trying to start the engine? Also does the 1996 Lumina have a timing chain and belt?

Monday, June 28th, 2010 AT 9:27 AM

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RASMATAZ

MECHANIC
75,992 POSTS

It has a timing chain-Do below to check if its fuel or spark problem

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 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

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Monday, June 28th, 2010 AT 12:05 PM