Car not starting

1997 HONDA CRV
195,000 MILES • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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COURTNEY GLOVER
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I have tried everything. New distributor doesn’t help. It cranks and it has sparks. I hear fuel running to the engine. It just doesn’t start at all. I’ve been working on it all week, taking apart wires putting wires together. Checking the spark plugs, battery, and the ignition. I have absolutely no idea what is wrong. Please help!!!!
Mar 7, 2021 at 11:05 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If you have spark, chances are even though you hear the fuel pump, it isn't producing enough pressure to run the engine. Try this. See if it will start for a couple seconds and then stall if you use starting fluid. If it does, then it's a fuel related issue. If it doesn't and you are sure the spark to the plugs is good, we have a few other possible issues.

Here are three links you may find helpful:

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

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

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

Try the starting fluid trick and let me know what happens. If you have other questions, let me know.

Take care and God Bless,

Joe
Mar 11, 2021 at 10:38 AM
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