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1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera with the 2.5 will not start

Tiny
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  • 1989 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 234,000 MILES
I have a 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera with the 2.5. It will start then idle for a second and shut off. I've checked all the usual stuff spark plugs and wires replaced fuel pump and filter checked fuel lines checked fuses and relays checked all grounds and wire connections. The check engine light does not come on and if there are codes I have no way of reading them. It started when I went and got fuel left the gas station parked the car and shut it off since then it has not started.
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Friday, September 10th, 2010 AT 5:01 PM

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Tiny
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You sure its not bad fuel? If not check the fuel pressure with a fuel pressure tester designed for your system if its within specs-
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Friday, September 10th, 2010 AT 5:40 PM
Tiny
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Replaced Fuel Pump! Fuel pressure it at optimal running range
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Friday, September 10th, 2010 AT 5:42 PM
Tiny
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The engine light did not come on while the car was still running. Oh and I hate this question. Of coarse the engine light comes on every time I turn the bloody key on its suppose to. Can't read codes don't have a reader and well I can't take it to a auto parts place to have them read them cause uhhh how do I say this haha the car wont run.
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Friday, September 10th, 2010 AT 5:44 PM
Tiny
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You got fuel and spark-lets clean out the idle air control valve and EGR valve and test the throttle position sensor and see if it keeps it running
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Friday, September 10th, 2010 AT 5:49 PM
Tiny
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Well I dropped the tank again and drained it put new fuel in, checked a sensors cleaned all connections and still the same.
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Monday, September 13th, 2010 AT 4:50 PM

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