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Old 01-07-2011, 09:46 PM
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My 97 bonneville cranks but will not start. I have replaced crankshaft sensor and camshaft sensor. Fuel pressure is 45 psi, the VATS seems to be working because the security light comes on for a few seconds and goes out. Not sure what else to check??? Please help as I am lost??
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Have you checked for spark?
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Yes I have spark to all plugs, battery is good, and all electrical is good ie power window, locks, and etc.
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Can you hear the injectors clicking?
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When will they click? As i crank or with the key to the on position? I will go out and check.
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when you crank. If it'* clicking, you have fuel pressure, and spark. Try flooring the gas peddle, and crank it. You may have flooded it. Flooring it will shut off the injectors and clear the cylinders.
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Just checked and they click when the key is turned to on
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Here'* a write up I did a while back. https://www.gmforum.com/trouble-shooting-test-procedures-141/engine-cranks-but-will-not-start-296982/
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I am not sure if the injectors are clicking as I crank but when i had my spark plug tester hooked up I am getting spark plus with the fuel pressure guage hooked up I get good pressure when cranking. I did the dump and still will not start. I also have let it sit a day without me starting it to ensure I did not flood it but still no start.
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Where are you located Dcrowder


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