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i have a 1994 buick lesabre and i just bought a new starter and i have a fully charged battery.the starter and the engine turns over but it is not catching any fire what ekse can be wrong
I do not have experience with Buicks. My category is vehicles manufactured by American Motors Corporation. However, basically speaking, you need only 3 things to get an engine running. 1) Fuel/Air mixture to the cylinder 2) Compression of the mixture 3) Spark to ignite the mixture.
If you don't have a spark, it could be a number of things such as ignition coil, ignition module or engine computer, or a sensor that provides information to the computer.Your plug wires could be breaking down. Your spark plugs could be fouled. If you don't have fuel, it could be the fuel pump, a restricted fuel filter, or engine computer. I would suggest finding a technician to help out on this one.
Best of luck.
Kevin
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Kevin Pilotte
Expertise
I can answer many technical questions relating to AMC vehicles prior to 1979. I also have experience with Rambler & Nash vehicles.
Experience
I am a former AMC technician, service writer and service manager. I have worked in AMC dealers in Illinois in the 70's. After college, I was a Field Service Rep for American Motors Sales Corporation, working out of the Chicago Zone office. I traveled to AMC dealers assisting in the diagnosis and repair of AMC vehicles. I was also the Area Training Manager for DeLorean Motor Company. I have 10+ years as an Automotive Instructor. I have modified and restored
numerous AMC vehicles. I have been working on AMC vehicles for over 30 years.
Organizations
I have been an ASE Certified Master Technician since 1975. This includes L1. I am also currently a Toyota Certified Master Diagnostic Technician.
Publications
I have articles in "American Motoring", the official publication of the American Motors Owners Association. They are the largest AMC club in the world.
Education/Credentials
I have a certificate I printed out from a website.
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