Crank No-Start

2001 SUBARU FORESTER
136,000 MILES
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PFRIEND2
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i popped a check engine code about a week ago and haven't had the chance to check it. My car has sounded like it was backfiring and it would sputter under load. 2 nights ago the engine would crank but would not start, I got it started yesterday only to discover when i apply the throttle the engine sputters and dies. In the last 3 months i have had a whole new timing kit to include water pump installed and fear that the shop did shoddy work. if you could help narrow down the issue it would be a great help!
May 11, 2013 at 12:18 PM
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HMAC300
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scan for codes and check fuel pressure first
May 11, 2013 at 1:24 PM
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i had my father, who is a tech, look at it with me yesterday and he believes i got a hold of some bad fuel with water in it. We pulled the codes, p0301-0303. Misfires Cylnders 1,2, And 3, changed plugs and wires. I don't have a fuel pressure test kit. After plug and wire change car performs a little better, still is weak under load. put fuel injector cleaner and 91 octane in an attempt to clean the injectors. Any further help is much appreciated!
May 14, 2013 at 11:06 AM
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usually if you have a misfire you have low fuel pressure gauges can be rented from auto parts stores most of the time check your fuel pressure
May 14, 2013 at 12:06 PM
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problem solved with new ignition coil
May 14, 2013 at 7:08 PM