1996 Pontiac Firebird Vehicle won't start

Tiny
GMANCOOL222
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  • 1996 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
I have replaced radiator, sparks plugs, battery, and when I turn the key the lights go on but my car won't start. Is it worth fixing this car since it is an older model?

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Tuesday, April 13th, 2010 AT 6:58 AM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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If its cranking over and will not start do below to find out what's causing it -fuel or spark problem and go from there.

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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Tuesday, April 13th, 2010 AT 7:07 AM

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