Engine cranks but does not start?

1990 NISSAN SENTRA
155,938 MILES • 1.6L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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1ACCORD
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I do have fire, new plugs, new wires, new rotor, new cap, but it won't start, and I do have gas. I left my car at a friend's house because it was leaking from the gas tank. Apon returning and taking the gas tank I had to replace the hose and when I tried to start the vehicle it acted like it wanted to start but it didn't start and then it went, I had it I went through this no start situation. so, I replaced all the things above and it still turns over. I have spark and all the plugs fuel in the carburetor has a single carburetor injector, but it just won't fire it won't catch. I'm trying to figure out what it could be.
Nov 11, 2022 at 7:38 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Here is what I suggest: First, see if it starts if you use starting fluid. If it starts and then stalls, we know its fuel related.

Next, I need you to check for diagnostic trouble codes.

Here is a link that explains how to retrieve them on this vehicle:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/nissan-obd1-diagnostic-trouble-codes-and-retrieval-procedure-1984-to-1994

Let me know what you find.

Joe

Note: If you plan to work on the fuel injector for any reason, disconnect the battery. There is power present at all times.
Nov 11, 2022 at 2:35 PM
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