98 Chevy malibu theft system? no fuel seems to be the problem?

[enjoy_a_ryan]

how can i tell if the theft system is keeping the car from starting. The car wont start out of the blue. I opened up the air filter and sprayed in starter fluid, started right up, but dies when i stop spraying. This leads me to think its a fuel problem. Changed fuel filter, and pump is working fine. Any help would be great.

 

[Sean C]

I had the same problem with a Geo prism LSI. To my surprise it turned out to be the coil pack. I always thought that when it went bad there would be no spark, it turns out, there is just less and Ether is so combustible it will burn on even the smallest spark and the engine will start, but then die very quickly (gasoline will just spit and sputter) .

 

[pep81]

it was a theft system problem the security light will flash and will not start no matter what u spray in it how do u know the pump is working on a GM especialy it may have some fuel pressure but if it is even 1to2 pounds low it wont run u need a pressure test and volume test and i bet you will find something wrong gl