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Starting problem

Tiny
CHRISTINA PIERCE
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  • 1984 OLDSMOBILE DELTA 88
  • 5.0L
  • V8
  • RWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 50,000 MILES
Car turns over but will not start. Have replaced the carburetor, coil, plugs and wires, cap and rotor, ICM, ESC. Checked for spark, was barely a spark at the plug. Any ideas? Thank you!
Tuesday, July 26th, 2016 AT 1:38 PM

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Tiny
RENEE L
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Hello Christina,

While our experts are reviewing your question, take a look at this article to help you get started. This is a link to an informative article from this site with step by step instructions and pictures and a video on what to check for when your vehicle cranks, but will not start.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

If you need any further help please come back to the site as we are always happy to help.

Thank you for visiting 2CarPros.

Kindest regards,

Renee
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Tuesday, July 26th, 2016 AT 3:02 PM
Tiny
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Check pickup coil in distributor for resistance twirl the wires while doing this should be 500-1000 ohms if not replace it. Also if this has a tachometer pull the white wire off as it will cause engine to not start. Finally take module inside dist to auto parts they can test to see if it is bad.
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Tuesday, July 26th, 2016 AT 3:12 PM

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