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Car cranks but will not start

Tiny
SAVAGE420
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  • 2002 ACURA RSX
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Fuel pump and fuses are good and there is gas in it. Help!
Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 AT 12:45 PM

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Tiny
JONNYB1963
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Hi there,

Do me a favor and go to this link:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Run down the list of things there and let me know if you need anything more after going running through the list of things.

Jon
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Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 AT 1:36 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Will it run with starting fluid? Also, can you hear the pump run in the tank key on not cranking the engine over? It could be a crankshaft sensor. When they go bad they don't leave a code. Go over the guide JONNYB1963 suggested to start. Here is the crankshaft sensor location and a guide to help you through the steps:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/crankshaft-angle-sensor-replacement

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken
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Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 AT 3:16 PM
Tiny
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Yes, I can hear the fuel pump humming when my man turns the key to the on position. Have not tried starting fluid yet but will give that a try.
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Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 AT 4:55 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Please let us know what happens.
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Wednesday, November 14th, 2018 AT 10:20 AM
Tiny
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I most definitely will. I have a feeling it may be the fuel pressure regulator or the crankshaft positioning sensor. Gonna get some starter fluid today and give that a shot. Will post my results.
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Wednesday, November 14th, 2018 AT 11:28 AM
Tiny
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So our buddy came and looked at it and it is the fuel pump. Thanks for all the advice. Got it started with some starter fluid.
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Wednesday, November 14th, 2018 AT 9:09 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Nice work, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.

Cheers, Ken
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Thursday, November 15th, 2018 AT 10:57 AM
Tiny
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My rsx turn over but wont start
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Thursday, November 15th, 2018 AT 10:58 AM (Merged)
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RASMATAZ
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Go to this link: https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start
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Thursday, November 15th, 2018 AT 10:58 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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One other question, what would cause the brake light to stay on?
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Thursday, November 15th, 2018 AT 7:35 PM
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KEN L
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Please post your new question here, you must be logged in.

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/new

Cheers, Ken
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Friday, November 16th, 2018 AT 1:22 PM

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