Engine turns over will not start?

1991 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD
150,000 MILES • 4.9L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CARLEEN LEE ONNEN
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car sat for a few years we drove it home and put gas in it. now it won't start. We cleaned the lines and filters it turns over but won't start. The thing acts like it's starving for gas. but we can find the block. and the idle control makes a funny noise. IAC Idle control?
Nov 30, 2023 at 4:34 PM
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CARLEEN LEE ONNEN
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IAC Idle control ?
Nov 30, 2023 at 6:21 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

In most cases, a crank no-start condition is caused by either a fuel-related issue or ignition-related issue.

Here is what I need you to do. See if the engine will start if you use starting fluid. If it does and then stalls, we will know it is a fuel-related issue. If there is no change, I need you to check if there is spark to the spark plugs.

Here is a link that explains how to check for spark:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-for-ignition-spark

Additionally, here is a link that explains how to retrieve diagnostic trouble codes. You don't need a scanner for this vehicle. All that is needed is either a short jumper wire or a paper clip.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/buick-cadillac-chevy-gmc-oldsmobile-pontiac-gm-1983-1995-obd1-code-definitions-and-retrieval-method

Try this and let me know what you find.

Take care,

Joe

Nov 30, 2023 at 7:51 PM
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CARLEEN LEE ONNEN
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Check the spark plugs and they were pretty gummed up he's cleaning those.
Dec 2, 2023 at 10:53 AM
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CARLEEN LEE ONNEN
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And it is getting spark.
Dec 2, 2023 at 10:54 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Were you able to check if it starts using starting fluid? If it has spark to the plugs, it is likely a fuel-related issue.

Let me know.

Joe
Dec 2, 2023 at 7:44 PM
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LL BAILEY
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I need a diagram of the fuse box and relays.
Dec 6, 2024 at 9:06 AM
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STRAILER
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please post your new question here, you must be logged in.

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/new

Cheers, Ken
Dec 6, 2024 at 9:53 AM