1997 Hyundai Elantra fuel pump

ASTRO0323

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1997 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

Engine Mechanical problem
1997 Hyundai Elantra 4 cyl 97000 miles

My car recently broke down on the way to work. The engine completely shut down like it wasn't getting fuel. There were no error codes that came up on diagnostic. I didn't hear the fuel pump kick on so I just finished changing the fuel pump.
Now I hear the fuel pump kick on when I turn over the engine but the car will still not start.
I did have to empty the gas tank before I changed the fuel pump so I'm thinking it's not gettting any fuel.
Could there be air in my lines? How would I go about purging the air from my lines?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
David

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RASMATAZ

MECHANIC
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Disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors-