My engine will not start up?

When you say nothing, is the engine at least cranking? If so, see if it starts with staring fluid for a couple seconds. If it does, the problem is fuel related. If it does not, then check to see if there is spark to the plugs. At least that way you will know which system to focus on first.

Tried starting fluid. No good. Checking plugs tomorrow. And yes it turns over fine. Something just quit working. I drove it to the store and when I got back in. It started and shut off.

If the sensors shut off fuel system, how does it know when I have fixed the problem?

If it doesn't start with starting fluid, then it is ignition related and not fuel. Check to see if you are getting spark. Let me know what you find. Also, if there is spark, make sure it is a blue snapping spark and not orange or white in color.

Ok. Still trying to figure out how to do that by myself

Ok when I turn the key on, I can hear a click in the engine compartment near the alternator

When you hear the click is the engine cranking over?

No. Before I turn the starter on. I hear a definite click

It sounds like the starter has gone bad. Lets use a test light and see if the starter solenoid receives a signal when the ignition key is in the crank position.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

This guide will show you how check out toward the bottom.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken

No. Starter works great. Engine turns over easily. Just no ignition. Jumped fuel pump because lines are dry. Next I'll jump the pump relay.I have no diagnostic tools so doing it old school

I would try replacing or jumping the ECM reply here is its location. (below)

my 89 trooper quit the other day. we had a broken wire on the coil we fixed that.it still won't start it has the throttle body fuel injection we have fuel to the body but nothing inside. we feel it is something eletrical the coil was replaced a few months ago battery and starter are new and it trys to start but no fuel/fire?

Check the fuel pressure if its within specs and also if the injectors are pulsing

Mine ran great, then would start but die. Changed filter and fuel pump. Still nothing. Need help

When engine stalled, are you able to restart immediately?
Does keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal keep engine running?
Any repairs carried prior to this occurring?
Which engine do you have?

It would start then die. No matter what I did with gas pedal. 89 Isuzu trooper. 4 cyl

Now it tries to start but not for long.could it be in the ECM?

Can you keep it running with starting fluid? If so, it isn't getting fuel or proper fuel pressure. Since you replace the pump, have you checked fuel pressure? Are you sure there isn't a problem with the fuel pressure regulator?

No I'm not sure of pressure

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Check out the above link on how to go about diagnosing the cause.

Let us know how it goes or if you need further assistance.

So I can start my car fine and drive it but when I turn it off I can't restart it for at least an hour because it won't start. It will sound like it is starting but then won't. I have noticed lights on the dash and the cig lighter quit working so i think its electrical but how do i check that?
PLease help
Brandi

Does the engine turn over and not start or does it not turn over until it cools down?

Only after I have already started it successfully and then turned it off and thats when it sounds like it is turning but yet does not start. I am afraid it is something that I won't be able to fix. I am pregnant and need a reliable car and hopefully this is something i can fix so it won't cost a fortune.

Unfortunatly Brandi, you are going to have to do some testing under the hood to find out why it wont start if it is cranking.Need to see if it has spark and fuel pressure to figure out where to start.

I live in seattle and don't know a good place to go for this testing and what can i expect to pay so i know if they are being legit.
Thank you
Brandi

Normally diagnostic will be around 1 hour of shop labor, and if you have them repair it they will blend it in with the cost of the repair

Thank you for the help.
Brandi

glad to be of help