Engine will not fire to start

Asked by GuruD45DS Aug 02, 2017 at 02:53 PM about the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire SL

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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Have to go back to the basics: 1.) Do you have spark? Pull a plug wire and check for spark while turning over the engine. 2.) Does it have fuel? Spray some starting fluid in the air intake to see if it tries to start. 3.) Check the spark plugs to see if fouled or dry.

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