Fuel system clogged?

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Sorry no reset button ! You will need to do some electrical testing to find out what the problem is . You can go to www.bbbind.com for free wiring diagrams .On there home page click on technical information , five boxes will pop up , click on All TSB's and diagrams for every make and model - FREE , The next page go to the bottom an click I agree . On the next page click on wiring diagrams ,then enter your vehicle info , year ,make , model an engine size ! Then under system -engine ,subsystem fuel controls . then search , click on the blue links one at a time . Do you know how to read a wiring diagram ? If you hear the fuel pump humming it's probably not the fuel system ! Do you know how to check for spark at a spark plug ? Do you know what spark is an where to find it ? I know that a ASD relay not working will cause a no spark condition , because it supplies Battery voltage to the ignition system . No Start Diagnostic Basics EricTheCarGuy

Can you hear the pump hum or buzz when you turn the key to on? It should come on for a couple of seconds to pressurize the fuel system. If you don't hear it, check the fuel pump fuse. If fuse is good, find the fuel pump relay under the hood. Hold a finger lightly on the relay and have someone turn the key to on. You should feel it click on to power the fuel pump. If no click from the relay, you will have to diagnose the fuel pump circuit. The relay should have power from a fuse link or a maxi-fuse that may be out. The computer signals the relay to turn it on.
Now if you do hear the pump, you would want next to check the ignition circuit: check for spark on one or two of the spark plug wires. The ignition is probably good if you see a blue snapping spark. If weak, intermittent, or orange colored spark, the ignition circuit would need diagnosing.

If there is no fuel pressure then its not getting fuel.If its not getting fuel, then getting spark is rare/.-------- So the problem relates to faulty fuel pump and clogged fuel filter.------- It is possible that the fuel filter is clogged. If you're real careful you can inject a small amount of fuel in the air intake and see if the engine fires. (you can also spray starter fluid in the air-intake) If it does, you know you have a fuel issue; if it does not it could be an ignition issue. The air-intake is the best place to inject the fuel. ---------- Get the voltage checked at spark plugs and also check the coils.The spark plugs gets power to spark from coil pack.If the coils are faulty, the spark plugs will not spark.If coil is checked ok, then problem is spark plugs itself, causing the problem.--------- It has to be replaced.This will help.Thanks.Helpmech.

Thanks for choosing FixYa and welcome to the site. Since it is cranking, we need to look at what it takes to start which is: fuel, air, and fire. You need to make sure fuel is getting to the engine. Check your fuel pump and make sure it is kicking on. You should be able to hear a humming sound for a second or two when you first turn your key. If not, check your fuel pump fuse, relay, and reset, if equipped. If you still don't hear it, change it. Check your fuel filter for a clog, Check your gas lines and make sure they are not damaged and shut. Lastly, check your fuel injectors. If the pump is working and all the other fuel parts are working, start checking your ignition system. Check to make sure the timing belt/chain is not broken. Check to see if the plugs are sparking. Check your spark plugs/coils, wires, distributor, dist.cap, coil pack. If you are still not getting a spark, check your cam sensor and crank sensor. It may be a problem in the computer but check this last. Any of these parts can cause a car to not start. I know it is a lot. That is why it is important to try get a code off your computer. You can have it scanned for codes. This could lead you on the right path. If you can't, you will need to check what you can. Check for fuel pressure and check for spark. If the fuel pressure checks out to be normal, it is not a fuel issue. If you check and you have a spark to the plugs, it rules out the distributor, dist.cap, coils, and plugs.

Hi, The problem you are experiencing is associated with insufficient fuel supply which can be as a result of a clogged gas line,faulty fuel filter,fuel pump or spark plugs,
Here is the solution to the problem,
1.check the spark plugs to see if they are wet/soaked.
2.Turn the key in the "run" position and listen for the fuel pump. IF you don't hear it, open the door to the fuel cap and have someone else cycle the key-don't crank it. The pump should hum. IF it doesn't, proceed with the following:Access the throttle body. spray some starting fluid or other combustible liquid of a similiar nature in it breifly while someone cranks the motor. If it seems to want to turn over and run, pulse the starting fluid into the throttle bore enough to keep it running... or not.
If it runs, you are lacking fuel. If it doesn't make a difference, it may be compression.
If you heard the pump run, then still follow the procedure with the starting fluid, until you can see fuel getting into the throttle bore when cranking.

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Need to know make and model, but do these tests: Run the car until it dies. Pop hood, pull one plug wire off of a spark plug, place an old but working spark plug in the connector, lay the spark plug on any metal. Have someone crank car. Do you see a spark? If so, then ignition working. Most likely cause of a car that dies with a working ignition system is the fuel pump system.
Pump working? Do this test: With car that just died, turn key off. Turn key on again (not to start, just to "on"). Do you hear the faint hum of the fuel pump? (I'm assuming your car is fuel injected. Carbureted - just check the ignition as above.) If so, then it could be any of the sensors. Run the engine codes. You should find something. If you DON'T hear the pump run for about 5-7 seconds then shut off automatically, then it is either your pump or the pump relay. Get those looked at.

Many problems could cause this. Fuel pump relay? Do you hear your fuel pump pump momentarily when you turn the key on (not to start, just 'on')? It should hum for about 5-7 seconds then shut off. If you don't hear anything, get either the pump or the relay looked at.
Crank sensor working? Or any part of the ignition system working? Check this by pulling one spark plug wire, sticking an old spark plug into it and laying the plug onto some metal on the car. Anywhere will do. Have someone crank the car while you look for a tiny spark in the plug WITHOUT TOUCHING THE SPARK PLUG!!!. See one? If so, ignition is (most probably) working.
Did the car stop working suddenly? It is either ignition or the pump system. If not that, it is your computer, or a sensor. Run engine codes to see if it recorded any errant readings from any one of the sensors.

Check your inertia switch in the trunk and press to reset it. See if you hear the pump run when you turn the key. Then try to start it. If it has been awhile since fuel filter time, you could do a fuel sample and replace the filter. You must have some type of spark to ignite the starting fluid, but your TPS switch regulates fuel pressure and spark advance. A code reader would be a nice thing to use right now. You may want to look at the timing belt for shredding. I hope this helps you.

check to see if you can hear the fuel pump running.just cycle the key to the on position but dont turn over the motor you should hear a humming sound come from the fuel tank.if no sound check your fuses if all ok could be a bad fuel pump
or check to see if you have spark if no spak then it could be the module inside your distributor cap.it also controls the fuel pump.
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