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car cranks but wont start

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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 04:37 PM
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car cranks but wont start

just like the title says, its a 94z28, we can get the car to crank, the fuel pump primes and everything but it wont actually kick over and start. what do u guys think it is? spark problem?
Old Feb 25, 2008 | 04:59 PM
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If your getting fuel then it's a spark problem. Most likely the optispark.
Old Feb 25, 2008 | 05:20 PM
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What were the conditions of the car prior to starting? (had it been sitting for a long time...in bad rain....etc.)
Old Feb 25, 2008 | 05:56 PM
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Just because the pump primes, doesnt mean you are getting adequate pressure. Put a fuel gauge on there and take some readings. Are there any codes thrown? Do the opti and spark test and post up your results:
http://shbox.com/1/4th_gen_tech2.html#opti_test

Good luck.
Old Feb 26, 2008 | 09:48 AM
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SES light on? Scanned it for codes?
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