Hard start It cranks but does not start?

144,500 MILES • 3.1L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JCM60361
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My car has been sitting for about 6 weeks. I tried to start it. It cranks but doesn't start. Any suggestions?
Dec 26, 2022 at 3:39 AM
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If you turn the key to the on position without cranking the engine over, can you hear the fuel pump on in the tank for about 5 seconds? If not, we can use starting fluid to confirm it is a fuel problem. If the engine run, I would replace the fuel pump and the fuel pump relay. Here is the location of the relay and how to change out the fuel pump. Here is a generic guide that can walk you through the steps with instructions below for your car.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-electric-fuel-pump

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

This guide can help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-not-running-advanced

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Dec 26, 2022 at 5:00 AM
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