98 astro wont start

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rooster4
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98 astro wont start

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98 astro I replaced the fuel pump and it started for 2 days . today I cannot get it started, even tried pouring gas in the thottle body. I can hear the pump working so thats not it. any suggestions?
1998 astro
2006 cobalt
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Re: 98 astro wont start

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Sounds like fuel may not be your issue. Many times I have seen the coil wire short out against a metal object in the engine compartment & cause a no start. Something quick to check & easy to fix.
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rooster4
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Re: 98 astro wont start

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you said it, I found the coil had a pin hole in the neck and was shorting out. I didnt see it at first until it was getting dark and the blue spark was arcing on the coil. Changed that and all is good. Thanks
1998 astro
2006 cobalt
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