2000 Grand Am not starting
My 2000 Grand Am SE2 won't start. Has the 2.4L DOHC twin cam and is automatic. Has 223,000 miles. OK, here's the story, went to wal-mart and car ran flawlessly on the way there. When I came out to start, it turned over and acted like it was going to start and then died. Tried to start again, weakly turned over but wouldn't start. Towed it home and found out the A/C Compressor locked up and its been making a loud noise in the first place and knew it would be going out soon. So took off the drivebelt and tried to start again but didn't work. Unplugged clutch engage wire to A/C compressor and tried to start again but didn't work. Checked to see if the ignition system was getting fire and it wasn't. Next I take the ignition control module/coil assembly from my 2000 Grand Am and put it on a 2001 Grand Am with exact same engine and it starts right up. So I know that the ignition control module and ignition coils are not defective. Also checked the fuel injecors and fuel pressure is good so that can't be it. This vehicle has a timing chain which has not broke so I know the timing is not the problem. Can someone please share some insight on this!? Has been a great car until now.
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