1988 Cavalier 2.0L---car ran fine---went to start---turns over, won't start; no smell of gas---is it the fuel pump?

Steps I would follow:

. Turn key to ON and listen for the whine of the fuel pump in the gas tank.
. Does check engine light come on and then go off, when ignition switch is turned to ON?
. Check for codes.
. Check all under-hood and under-dash fuses with a test light or multimeter:

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. Make sure spark plugs (ACDelco only) are relatively new.
. Make sure fuel filter has been replaced not too long ago.
. Replace igniter:

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. Replace coil:

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. Check/replace ECM:

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Originally Posted by txgreasemonkey

Steps I would follow:

. Turn key to ON and listen for the whine of the fuel pump in the gas tank.
. Does check engine light come on and then go off, when ignition switch is turned to ON?
. Check for codes.
. Check all under-hood and under-dash fuses with a test light or multimeter:

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post252145

. Make sure spark plugs (ACDelco only) are relatively new.
. Make sure fuel filter has been replaced not too long ago.
. Replace igniter:

Zip Code Entry at PartsAmerica.com

. Replace coil:

Zip Code Entry at PartsAmerica.com

. Check/replace ECM:

Zip Code Entry at PartsAmerica.com

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FYI for anyone else that might encounter this; I finally had to take it in to the garage, the ECM needs replacing (not a big surprise) but also the Crank Sensor to the tune of $600. Arrgh...hate cars.