Cranks but will not start

1995 HYUNDAI ACCENT
400,000 MILES • 1.3L • 3 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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COLLINMNGCOFE
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The car cranks but does not start. I tested fuel pump and filter, they are fine. The car does not have a spark. there is no electricity even to start the fuel flow. What can be the problem?
Feb 12, 2018 at 1:00 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning.

You need fuel, spark and compression to start.

How did you check the fuel pump? Can you hear it run when the key is turned on?

Also, I would start with a compression test in the cylinders to see if there is a timing belt failure. Do you know when you last changed the timing belt?

Roy
Feb 12, 2018 at 6:50 PM
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RENEE L
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Hi COLLINMNGCOFE,

If you would like instructions on how to conduct the compression test yourself here is a link to an article from our site with written step by step instructions, pictures and video to guide you:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

If you have any questions or need further advice please reply to your post and one of experts will be happy to help you.

Thank you for visting 2CarPros and have great rest of your day!

Renee
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Feb 13, 2018 at 7:40 AM
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