car will not start

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IXBALL1
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As I was driving, just stopped. I checked the timing and the timing belt and they seem to be ok. The car tries but does not turn over. I have checked numerous sensors and am now at a loss. What else could it be?
Jan 4, 2006 at 1:18 AM

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Diagnostic guidance. Suggested checks and possible repairs are separate from the owner's reported results.

Obtain a proper fuel-pressure measurement with the correct equipment and specification before replacing the regulator or another pump.

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Source: This question and its visible discussion. The roadmap distinguishes the original owner's reports from other participants' experiences; proposed follow-up is editorial guidance, not a confirmed diagnosis. HELLA: Injection-valve diagnosis https://www.hella.com/techworld/en/technical/sensors-and-actuators/injection-nozzle/ General pressure-test background; use the installed fuel system specifications.

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Does the car have fuel pressure?
Jan 4, 2006 at 2:40 AM
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Yes, there is fuel pressure in the line (at the filter) and there was fuel in the line at the throttle body injector earlier but when I just checked the line at the throttle body injector was dry even after trying to start it a few times. Bad fuel pump? The relay on the fuel pump is good.
Jan 4, 2006 at 10:14 PM
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[quote="ixball1"]Yes, there is fuel pressure in the line (at the filter) and there was fuel in the line at the throttle body injector earlier but when I just checked the line at the throttle body injector was dry even after trying to start it a few times. Bad fuel pump? The relay on the fuel pump is good.[/quote]I did replace the fuel pump last summer however.
Jan 5, 2006 at 12:21 AM
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Yes, try replacing the fuel pump
Jan 5, 2006 at 2:33 AM
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Replaced fuel pump, still no pressure at throttle body. Relay is good. Current is getting to fuel pump. At the end of my rope...don't know what else to try.
Jan 9, 2006 at 2:08 PM
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the pump has power, and its a new pump and the pump dosn't run?
Jan 10, 2006 at 5:31 AM
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[quote="2CarPro Ken"]the pump has power, and its a new pump and the pump dosn't run?[/quote]

The pump is good, brand new part, but vehicle not getting fuel and still will not start still
Jan 10, 2006 at 8:30 AM
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so it has fuel pressure but still wont start?
Jan 10, 2006 at 9:00 AM
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I am not sure if there is fuel pressure the pump is new have actually ordered a new fuel pressure regulator maybe that is the problem but I didn't know how to test the other so I have a new one ordered.

[quote="2CarPro Ken"]so it has fuel pressure but still wont start?[/quote]
Jan 11, 2006 at 10:57 AM
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You need to check for fuel pressure first.
Jan 12, 2006 at 3:54 AM
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How do I check for fuel pressure?

[quote="2CarPro Ken"]You need to check for fuel pressure first.[/quote]
Jan 12, 2006 at 7:50 AM
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Discussion summary

car will not start

A vehicle stopped while driving and would not restart. Fuel delivery became the focus, but replacing the pump did not restore starting. The owner eventually clarified that fuel pressure had not actually been measured and had ordered a regulator.

Reported outcome: The no-start remained unresolved.

Statements that power reached the pump did not include loaded measurements. Fuel observed in a line was not a quantified pressure test.

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