HELP ASAP! CAR wont start

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Feb 5, 2003 | 12:32 PM

user guest 45

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HELP ASAP! CAR wont start

drove car all weekend.... parked it over night when to start it... wont start...cranks but wont start.... i hear the fuel pump come on...any ideas>?

Feb 5, 2003 | 12:36 PM

shoebox

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Check for spark, then fuel pressure. Could be something as simple as a blown ignition fuse (under the hood).

Feb 5, 2003 | 05:51 PM

JAFA

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I would check to see if fuel was getting to the fuel rail, check spark plug wires for connection, Is the engine turning over stong or weak(battery condition). I would start there.

Good Luck.

Feb 5, 2003 | 06:25 PM

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it is turning quick, opti was just replaced about a year and half ago...

Feb 5, 2003 | 08:08 PM

JAFA

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Try the wires, if that looks good try hooking up a fuel pressure gauge at the schrader valve located on the fuel rail, where I live in N.H. I occasionally rent tools at Auto Zone, cheaper than buying.