After running out of gas it cranks but will not start

162,689 MILES • 2.4L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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OHIOVALLEYBOY1969
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I ran out of gas went and added $10.00 worth of gas still would not start. replaced fuel pump because I could not hear the old one engage when I cranked the engine. I also changed the front three spark plugs, took starter fluid and sprayed in the intake valve. It still would not fire? It cranks over, just will not fire up. Any suggestions? I tried to replace the fuel regulator fuse before I noticed the fuel pump was bad. I figured it was not the fuel regulator fuse so I took it back and replaced it with the original I took out. Truly in need of some help here. Thanks, Mike.
Apr 5, 2018 at 10:02 AM
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Hi Mike,

How does the engine sounds when it is cranking over? Lets see if the engine has compression first.

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

This guide can help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Please run down these guides and report back.

Cheers, Ken
Apr 7, 2018 at 5:57 AM
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