Car will not start

Tiny
JEWELZ8701
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After replacing fuel pump car still wont start. It cranks like normal but wont catch.
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019 AT 11:05 PM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

Why did you replace the fuel pump? Did you test for power?

You need 3 things to run, spark, fuel pressure and compression.

I would start with a fuel pressure test. Can you hear the pump run?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

The next thing is the spark. remove a spark plug wire and test for spark when cranking.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Lastly, you need to do a compression test. This will tell if the valve timing.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

Roy
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Thursday, January 24th, 2019 AT 6:24 AM
Tiny
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What ever happens to this? Did you get it fixed or?
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Monday, July 29th, 2019 AT 10:41 AM

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