Crank no fire?

Tiny
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  • 2004 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
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I drove my car to work when my shift was over, I tried to start my car and it cranked but no fire. I took battery terminals off and put them back on after a minute, I listened to the fuel pump and it's coming on.
Tuesday, February 28th, 2023 AT 3:18 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

In most cases, a crank no start is the result of either a loss of fuel or ignition spark. I'm not sure if ignition spark is what you are referring to when you say, "crank no fire".

So, if you mean it won't start by that, where is what I want you to try. Even though you hear the fuel pump, it may not be getting fuel. So, see if it will start with starting fluid. If it does and then stalls, we know it is a fuel-related issue. If there is no change, check for an ignition spark to the plugs.

Here is a link that explains how to check:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-for-ignition-spark

Try this and let me know the results.

Take care,

Joe
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Tuesday, February 28th, 2023 AT 9:09 PM

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