1986 Oldsmobile 88 car won't start

NWOSLANE

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1986 OLDSMOBILE 88
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
61,000 MILES

I had this car (3.8 delta 88) not even a year. I had no problems starting the car during the spring, summer and fall. But when it started getting very cold in winter, my car won't start. We rplaced the battery, alternator & starter. Sometimes it will start, most of the time it won't. It sounds like it is trying to start. Once I get the car started, I have no problem the rest of the day. Please help me as I am completely clueless and know VERY little about cars

Monday, February 16th, 2009 AT 8:56 AM

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JDL

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If the weather is extremely cold, it might be several things. Are there any codes?

If your saying the starter cranks good, but, the vehicle won't start, check fuel pressure and spark at the plugs.

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Monday, February 16th, 2009 AT 9:11 AM

BOBBYTECH1

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Hello, try to see if ur spark plugs leads are very old, to see if tey are leaking spark just spray them lightly with windshield washer fluid and u will see many small arcings if u see the little sparks then u can spary wd40 on the spark plug leads that will help seal leaky wires for the moment and ur car will startl

u only try above procedure when battery is fully charged and it is cranking and sounds like it wants to start

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Monday, February 16th, 2009 AT 9:15 AM