1990 Cavalier Z24 - won't fire

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1990 Cavalier Z24 - won't fire - 5/22/2008 6:12:03 PM

bluezmom

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We have a 1990 Cavalier Z24. Daughter was driving home from school (maybe 3 miles) and the car died and wouldn't start back up. When I got to the car and got in, I could smell burnt or melted wire or plastic inside the car - not outside or under the hood. I checked all the fuses, loosened the panel under the dash and checked wires / connections, and found nothing wrong. The fuel pump works - I can hear it, but it doesn't seem to be getting any fuel - I can't smell any when trying to start it even if I hold the pedal down. What's next to check? Am I guessing right that the ignition switch would be the next likely culprit? How much of a hassle is that? Thanks for any input ....

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RE: 1990 Cavalier Z24 - won't fire - 5/23/2008 11:23:47 AM

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the next step would be to check if the engine is getting spark, check fuel pressure, and to see if the injectors are firing

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RE: 1990 Cavalier Z24 - won't fire - 5/24/2008 6:51:20 AM

bluezmom

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Something I should add here as this might help diagnose the problem a little easier - my daughter said she "smelled something burning" before the car died, and then just a few seconds later, it died.

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