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  • Apr 24, 2010, 01:24 AM
    helpimbroke
    How to check for spark in a 2001 grand am
    2001 grand am, 3.4 v-6, 100,000. Miles, no start, it turns over, no fuel, no spark, fuel pump and filter replaced, it wasn't the pump, fuel pump wiring harness is OK.
  • Apr 24, 2010, 07:17 AM
    TxGreaseMonkey

    This link should help:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...ml#post2123675

    Item 6 covers how to test for spark. First, test all under hood and under dash fuses with a test light or multimeter and check for codes. Typically in these situations, the problem ends up being with the coil pack or Crankshaft Position Sensor.
  • Apr 25, 2010, 11:44 PM
    helpimbroke
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by TxGreaseMonkey View Post
    This link should help:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...ml#post2123675

    Item 6 covers how to test for spark. First, test all under hood and under dash fuses with a test light or multimeter and check for codes. Typically in these situations, the problem ends up being with the coil pack or Crankshaft Position Sensor.

    Thank you Tx. I sprayed the crnakshaft position sensor with break cleaner, did the 30 minute key on and off, put it back together and it fired up.
  • May 8, 2010, 01:01 PM
    helpimbroke
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by helpimbroke View Post
    Thank you Tx. i sprayed the crnakshaft position sensor with break cleaner, did the the 30 minute key on and off, put it back together and it fired up.

    Hi Tx, guess I'm playing parts changer. It appears that the head gasket, may be the cause, I plan to use the sealer by nano technology. So far I can't tell what the real problem was and if it still exists, I changed: crankshaft position sensor, water temp sensor, thermostat, ignition module, the 3 coils, fuel pump fuel filter. Inspecting the oil fill cap had some traces of the pretty color of anti freeze. Hope the nano adds to the cure,I'll try to keep you posted. Have a nice day.
  • May 27, 2010, 01:54 AM
    helpimbroke
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by helpimbroke View Post
    Hi Tx, guess i'm playing parts changer. It appears that the head gasket, may be the cause, i plan to use the sealer by nano technology. So far i can't tell what the real problem was and if it still exists, i changed: crankshaft position sensor, water temp sensor, thermostat, ignition module, the 3 coils, fuel pump fuel filter. Inspecting the oil fill cap had some traces of the pretty color of anti freeze. Hope the nano adds to the cure,i'll try to keep you posted. Have a nice day.

    05-26-10 The ignition switch may have been the no start culprit. I had to replace it, to apply the nano treatment. The next step is the block cylinder leak check. I'll use 300 miles as a break in.

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