So, my 97 DX has been parked for roughly 3 months, I go outside to start it up the other day & the car refuses to start.. So, I keep the key turned & eventually (50 seconds or so) the engine turns over, but dies shortly after, no matter how much gas I give the car, so I continue trying, hoping that it was just simply a low battery, no dice. I eventually try to jump the car, again no dice. I try a little bit more, before resorting to having my battery tested, & I see black smoke comming from what appears to be the engines starter. None the less, the new battery didn't change a thing, any ideas? TIA

 

Trying to start the car for a straight minute could cause the starter to go out. Thought about draining the fuel and putting in fresh?

 

so the engine's turning over correct? ..if so check for fuel and spark also check your timing... this will help us help you

 

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Alright, It's worth mentioning that a strong smell of what I believe to be fuel could be smelt while trying to crank the car.