Pontiac: Bonneville not starting

the first thing you do is replace the distributor cap and rotor, wipe
off all you plug wires, look for anything burnt or disconected. its not
fuel

http://community.webtv.net/bwclaypool/doc

"B C" <net> wrote in message
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One problem with THAT suggestion....It's DIS - Distributorless Ignition
System!

"GaryH" <comcast.net> wrote in message
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Approx. 160,000 on original motor. Wife driving vehicle said it was missing
really bad, sputtering, etc. Parked it, turned off the ignition and
restarted the car OK. Still missing but running. Turned car off and went
to her appt. Would turn over but not start this time. She said it smelled
like something getting hot. Towed it home. Anyone know how to test Magnavox
system? Also I disconnected the battery and was charging it up so the code
reader only shows code 12. What do I check first? Spark plug firing, fuel
pump pressure, coolant,crankshaft or camshaft sensors? Thanks, Gary
Vancouver,Wa. 
Try this:
http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/techinfo/?article=33

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Thanks for the info on the Bonneville Club website. I tested the fuel pump anyway and it showed about 42 psi. Thank God it's not the fuel pump anyway. On the coil, I check between the connections where the spark plug wires slip on and those should be between 5000-8000 ohms on each individual coil(as there is 3 coils on the pack). Hope I got it right. I was just in the process of checking the crankshaft and camshaft position sensors. Do these need checking or should I stick with testing the coil first. Thanks for everyone's help. Gary H. Vancouver,Wa.