Has fuel, has spark, why wont it start?

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ORIAX123
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Thank you the wiring I added was correct, now works as desired :)

Thank you for your time!
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JONATHAN MATHERLY
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I had a ignition coil melt. I replaced both to be safe. Will not start. Ran codes. Had two sensors bad. Crankshaft position sensor and camshaft position sensor. Replaced both no change. So thought fuel pump. Turned key on put ear to tank. Could not hear pump. Replaced the whole pump assembly. No change. Checked spark plugs and wires. They seem okay. Tried spraying starter fluid into throttle to test spark. Engine chokes like it wants to run. I have tried switching out the relays to the fuel pump, but it does not seem to do any good. What else can I try? I have exhausted all the options that I can think of.
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First of all, when are you expecting to hear the fuel pump run? It must not run unless the engine is rotating, (cranking or running), and for one second after turning on the ignition switch.

It is very unlikely the camshaft position sensor and the crankshaft position sensor failed at the same time, so look for something they have in common, and that is their 5 volt supply voltage. Check the three voltages on one of those sensors with the ignition switch on and tell me what you find.
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Engine Mechanical problem
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 80000 miles

I was on vacation for six days. When I returned my car would not start. I have had no previous problems. I took the battery in and it tested fine. The starter sounds normal when I turn the ignition. When I parked the car I only had a quarter tank of gas, so I added some fuel treatment in case of condensation in the fuel lines, still nothing. I am not getting a service engine light on, however my battery, oil, and brake warning lights are all lit at the same time. None of them were illuminated when I parked the car six days earlier. Tried to pull codes on it and the reader didn't recognize any problems. Do you have any idea what could be the problem?
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When I returned my car would not start

Get a starting fluid/ether/better off gas in a spray bottle and spray into the carb or the throttle body on an EFI. Did it start and die? If not disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, ECM, Ignitor cam and crank sensors- Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
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I recently changed the timing belt and a few intake valves and the care was running fine. Just yesterday I stopped at the gas station and put fuel in, when I went to start it back up the car would not turn over it just sounded as if it was winding up.I don't know where to start I thought it was the starter but after I got it towed to my house it started fine then after idling a few min. It died and now will not start again?
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https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Start by checking what is missing causing the non-starting.
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When I go to start it the #20 fuse blows when the key is turned. It will sometimes stay on after a jump but usually dont
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What stays on after a jump start? What is that fuse for, or what doesn't work and what does work when it blows? Does the starter crank the engine when the fuse is blown?
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I have a fresh rebuild the motor has new rings bearings starter spark and plugs battery alt has been tested as good. Timing has been triple checked by import specialist. When cranked it blows out the intake. It has compression so it isn't valves
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It sounds like it could have a plugged up exhaust system, please disconnect it at the exhaust manifold and recheck. Please let us know what you find so it will help others.
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My car ran out of gas so I put some in with a gas can. Now it wont start, it cranks but will not start up. I have appx 4 gallons of gas in it now but the fuel gauge shows full and I have spark.
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The pump may have seized. The gas is a lubricant for the pump. When you run out of gas the pump will seize.

Roy
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The other day I started to notice my car would feel like it was pulling a little to the right when it would shift from 2 to 3 gear so I took it to my mechanic. They drove it and said it was a suspension problem but the machine they needed to put it on was being used so we agreed id bring it back monday morning. Well this morning I was w my sister and I put it into gear and noticed it said neutral but it was in drive. I pushed the shifter all the way up and cut the car off. When I tried to start it back it acted like it wasnt all the way in park. I pushed on the shifter and tried again and it started. It drives fine but with no reverse and it says its in neutral when its in drive and neutral is the highest it will read on the display.
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There are several possibilities;

The transmission pump or leaking internal seal or o-ring
Shifter adjustment to assure each indicated gear puts the gear switch into the proper detent/position.

The gear shift safety lockout between the brake pedal and the shifter switches may have failed or need adjustment.

I am attaching several diagrams and tests to help with the diagnostics.

As far as the suspension goes, I cannot see any suspension isssues that would keep a transmission from shifting. It would have to be a major damage or defect issue. It could also possibly be the axle on the transmission side.

The first thing I would suggest is to go to an Advance Auto or an Auto Zone and have them run the trouble codes. They will generally do this for free.
Come back to use when you get the codes.
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Well actually I have had my problem fixed. The reason it wasnt shifting properly was the shifter cable thingy(the plastic fitting thing that keeps it in place)was broken. And as far as the suspension problem it was a loose bolt and missing nut on a control arm.
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Excellent, I am glad to hear you got it all straightened out.
The loose bolt and nut on the control arm is a little scaryy.
Did you use LocTite on the nut when you put it back together just to be safe?
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Electrical problem
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive 89,421 miles

i turned on, then turned it back off then when I went to turn it on again my break got really hard and wouldnt start the ignition wouldnt turn all the way everything else turned on like my radio and light at the dashboard I tried jumping it but that wasnt it!
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Hi j-rod2,

Symptoms indicates the ignition lock is faulty preventing you from turning the ignition key to the start position.

Try spraying some WD-40 into the key slot and wiggling the key to see if it works. If yes, the lock is faulty and has to be replaced.
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TYGERRED
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Engine Mechanical problem
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 130k miles

came home fine no problems, got up this morn car won't start, turns over but nothing happens. Where do I start to get the car to start. Did not have any problem on my way home, and can anyone help me with codes, I have a hayes manual are they in there and where
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