Cranks but will not start?

1999 NISSAN FRONTIER
286,750 MILES • 1.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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KRISTYDESTROYER
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Getting fuel but won't start, carb maybe bad, we have added new fuel, new battery.
Feb 25, 2023 at 4:48 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

In most cases, a crank no start condition is caused by either a lack of fuel or a loss of ignition spark at the spark plugs.

I need you to try something. See if it starts if you use starting fluid. If it does and then stalls, we know it is a fuel-related issue. If there is no change, we need to check for an ignition spark at the plugs.

Here is a link that explains how to do it:

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

Try this and let me know the results.

Joe
Feb 25, 2023 at 3:03 PM
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