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Old Mar 6, 2016 | 08:13 PM
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Started car 1 week car started and ran fine.... The next week went to start and crank but no start. Fuel delivery is fine.. Checked spark and I have a very faint spark and thats it. I am just wondering what this could be???
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Problem could be several things. You need to start by reading your codes in the DIC. Good luck finding the issue.
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Problem could be several things. You need to start by reading your codes in the DIC. Good luck finding the issue.
no codes
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How many miles on the car? Are the plugs and plug wires original?


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I'm gonna go with corroding grounds for $500 Alex.
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First thing I'd look at is the charging system and the battery. Then I'd look at plugs and wires.
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I'd put my money on the battery.
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