2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Car Cranks but Does not Start

Tiny
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  • 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 108,000 MILES
I have already had to replace the Head on the original engine. I also have check engine light on and the code points to the EGR valve not functioning properly. Now the engine will crank and you can hear it and it just wont start. A good friend who is a mechanic tried a risky but effective test in pouring fuel directly into the engine thru the throttle body and the car started and then shut off when the fuel was expended.
I was informed that the Fuel Pressure Regulator can cause this in the eclipses, is this true?

Could the EGR Valve have anything to do with the engine not starting?
Saturday, July 12th, 2008 AT 4:14 AM

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Tiny
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An EGR valve leak can prevent the engine from starting due to massive vacuum leak-

Check the fuel pressure with a fuel pressure gauge designed for your fuel system make sure its within specifications-this is where we start
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Saturday, July 12th, 2008 AT 4:45 AM
Tiny
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I was just wanting to know if you have pictures that I can see to determine which is my EGR and also which is my fuel pressure regulator on my 2002 mitsu eclipse rs(2.4L). I cannot find a repair manual locally for my vehicle. They say that it has come out yet.
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Monday, July 21st, 2008 AT 10:06 PM
Tiny
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You can download your manual here. See below for EGR and for t


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_egr_1.jpg

he fuel pressure regulator should be on the fuel rail end-
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Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008 AT 2:58 AM

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