#3 cylinder will not fire.
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Asked by pclink51 Jun 19, 2007 at 12:37 PM about the 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 Coupe FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 1996 Z24. Cylinder #3 quit firing and I've ruled out the spark plug, injector, and coil. Any ideas?  Thanks, Paul

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LouB answered 16 years ago

Hi pclink! You have answered the spark question. It's now down to checking compression and fuel. A fuel chain problem with one cylinder is less likely so check the rings and valves on that cylinder. Good luck!

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leecaves21 answered 15 years ago

i had the same problem with my cavy i changed coil packs, plugs an wires, still nothin crawled up under the car to get a better looks an i had two wires that had drug the ground an got cut under your front louver is a black tube thing full of wires, two run up by your passenger side wheel see if they r brok eor cut

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