1998 Pontiac Grand Prix Car Wont Start

Tiny
QWEEZY
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  • 1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 211,000 MILES
My car was acting funny today and when I turned it off and tryed to Start it it wouldnt start but I was gettin power to all lights and such and I know its not my starter cuz thats brand new. Could it be my Alternator?
Saturday, January 9th, 2010 AT 8:47 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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No start condition:

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 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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Sunday, January 10th, 2010 AT 12:49 AM
Tiny
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Use a pencil type spark detector, the metal point place it close to the spark plug as possible and when cranking it should still flash slowly
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