Turns over but will not start

2003 SUZUKI VITARA
98,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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COREY CROWLEY
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I am having issues starting my vehicle. the engine turns over, but I have no fuel or fire to the spark plugs. There is a new cam position sensor and battery in it. I have check every and all fuses and still have not found the problem. Is it the ECU gone bad? because I have power and my diagnostic tool connects to it and is not showing me the issue.
Aug 20, 2016 at 12:28 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Firing of spark plugs requires the crank sensor to be working. Have you checked it yet? Are you getting power supply to the ignition coils?
Aug 21, 2016 at 6:12 PM
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COREY CROWLEY
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Yes, I have diagnosed and checked it and I believe its the ECU because I have no fuel or fire. But it will turn over just not start.
Aug 21, 2016 at 6:14 PM
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RENEE L
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Hi Corey,

Here is a link to an informative article from this site with step by step instructions and pictures and a video on what to check for when your vehicle cranks, but will not start.

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

If you need any further help please come back to the site as we are always happy to help.

Thank you for visiting 2CarPros.

Kindest regards,

Renee
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