Engine cranks but does not start?

Hi,

Is the starter motor engaging? Also, have you checked the battery to make sure it is good? If you haven't, here is a quick and easy way to load test it at home.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

If that is unsuccessful, remove the battery and have it load-tested at a parts store. Most will do it free of charge.

If the starter does engage and turn the engine, in most cases there is either a fuel-related issue or an ignition issue. If it does turn the engine, see if it starts for a couple of seconds using starting fluid. If it does and then stalls, we know it is a fuel-related issue. If there is no change, I need you to check for an ignition spark at the spark plugs.

Here is a link that explains how that is done:

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

As far as your questions about engine compression, here is a link that explains how it's done:

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

Based on your symptoms, I'm not sure why you want to check compression. Is there something that happens that leads you to question it?

Also, I attached a pic below providing both the firing order and cylinder 1 location.

Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe

See pic below.