Crank but no start

2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING
180,000 MILES • 3.5L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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I replaced the water pump, timing belt, ignition coils, spark plugs, battery, automatic shutdown relay, alternator, spark plug well o-rings, intake manifold gasket, valve cover gasket, and throttle body gasket. As i tried to start the car all it did was crank and crank but not start.
Feb 9, 2021 at 8:06 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Does it sound normal when cranking? Are you getting spark and fuel to the engine? Do me a favor. See if it starts a couple of seconds if you use starting fluid. If it does, then we know it is a fuel related issue. If it doesn't it's likely ignition or timing.

Here are a couple of links you may want to use in place of the starting fluid:

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

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

Also, if it is possible, record the engine cranking and upload it so I can hear it.

Take care and let me know if you have other questions.

Take care and God Bless,

Joe

Feb 9, 2021 at 10:17 AM
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