i have a 1986 oldsmobile 98 my car started good this morning and then i

[kevin b]

just went to the store now it wont? start at all... i mean it click over and it try to start but it wont... it did that to me lastnight but it came on after 3 trys but since i got the car three months ago it will start but it will sound like it dont wonna start could it be the battery i mean the car run real good drive just like a knew car you know any help please
i try to turn it on then when i press on the gas it makes a clicking noise

 

[dodge killer]

does your car turn over good? does the starter sound whiny? it could be a check valve on the fuel pump. this happened with my truck, and in most cases, they can add a valve onto the fuel line instead of replacing the fuel pump.

 

[hurchelfox]

if its turning over like its trying to start, then rule out battery and starter.....got fuel? could be pump going bad. quick test......rubber mallet have someone crank while you tap on fuel tank wth mallet. tank under back seat area by re wheels...starts...fuel pump,and change filter.could be ign control module under coi pack.pull 1 wire off pack and place by coil . have someone crank and check for spark....module is under coil. good luck......hurchelfox@yahoo if further help needed