Engine cranks but will not start

2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE

207,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD

CEDRIC91

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I have had the car for about five months and it ran perfectly. Drove home from work with no problems and when i got home it just shut off. Bought a new battery, fuel pump, fuel filter, and fuel pump relay, but it still will not start. I am not a mechanic but i am not getting gas to the engine because i pressed the thing that you press to check to see if gas is shooting out but no gas or pressure. what else can i do?

Dec 28, 2017 at 8:12 AM

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Good morning

Did anyone check for voltage to the relay >>

check the fuse in the fuse block for power on both sides.

Roy

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Dec 31, 2017 at 4:30 AM

CEDRIC91

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it has power

Jan 2, 2018 at 2:15 PM

ASEMASTER6371

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ok, when you turn on the key, can you feel the relay click??/

Roy

Jan 2, 2018 at 2:20 PM

CEDRIC91

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yes

Jan 3, 2018 at 7:12 AM

ASEMASTER6371

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Ok, the next step is to verify voltage back at the fuel pump connector. make sure you have battery voltage going to the pump.

Roy

Jan 3, 2018 at 7:15 AM

CEDRIC91

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no i dont have voltage whats wrong

Jan 3, 2018 at 8:14 AM

ASEMASTER6371

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did you check both fuses listed in the diagram I posted?? if you do then it could be the relay or wiring back to the pump.
if you dont have voltage then check the fuses for being open

Roy

Jan 3, 2018 at 11:41 AM

CEDRIC91

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Yes i checked both and they had voltage. As far as the wiring how do i check them?

Jan 4, 2018 at 5:45 AM

ASEMASTER6371

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you will need to check for power from the relay to the pump. see if you have power from the relay first. if you do and no power at the pump you have a broken wire.

Roy

Jan 4, 2018 at 7:05 AM