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Hydraulically Locked Cylinder

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: This condition could be caused by coolant/antifreeze in cylinder, oil in cylinder or fuel in cylinder.
  1. Remove spark plugs and check for fluid.
  2. Inspect for broken head gasket.
  3. Inspect for cracked engine block or cylinder head.
  4. Inspect for a sticking fuel injector.
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