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1991 Chevrolet caprice turns over but will not start, fuse OK, relay OK, no spark, no fuel to injectors. Trying to replace coil, can't get bolts out..

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Hi and welcome to FixYa!
Yes the bolts can be so tight. You will really need pressure to take the bolts off for the coil is surely faulty that's why there's no spark.

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Your wasting your time with the coil as if no spark and no fuel this is a immobilisor problem so call tow truck and have it taken to a dealer for reprogramming and make sure you have a spare key programmed as well .

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91 caprice classic turns over but won't start.

Make sure the battery has a full charge and battery connections all good. Have a helper crank it while you check for spark at the plugs. Also, use a fuel pressure gage and check proper fuel pressure. Check fuel injector pulse.
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Is it the computer? Always a possibility, but that should be your l;ast resort. You might change it and later find out it was a bad fuel pump relay, or something like that.
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Click this link below and follow the troubleshooting:------

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About a year or so ago, my 1991 240 Volvo was experiencing similar symptoms. Has this been an intermittent problem? (Sometimes starts, sometimes not?)
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