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2004 Buick LeSabre Custom 4dr Sedan

2004 Buick LeSabre
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Front Wheel Drive, 4 Dr Sedan Custom, Large Car
20 mpg city / 29 mpg hwy
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March 5, 2013, 8:02 pm

Andrew M
 

Question: starts dies

the car will start then die and 2 seconds later back fire at me not sure whats wrong what it could be getting to the rails getting spark.. spark are brand new and black as can be idk what is causeing the motor to do this im stumped pleas help


March 8, 2013, 3:06 pm

Tyler O
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Sounds like the timing could be off, firing order, ignition timing, or large air leaks etc


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March 9, 2013, 8:54 am

Andrew M
 

i checked for air leaks didn't see nor did i hear anything hissing sound i checked the pressure on the gauge and it didn't move at all even after starting the car for a few seconds how would i check the timing on the car and i check firing order and that is correct thanks


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