Engine cranks but does not start

2005 NISSAN MICRA
80,000 MILES • MANUAL
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SUZE07
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hi, my car is not starting up. it cranks up likes it's going to and then the fan comes on.
Feb 18, 2021 at 8:18 PM
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KASEKENNY
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We need to start with finding out if we have fuel and spark. You need fuel, spark, and compression in order to the engine started so let's assume you have compression for now.

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

Here is a guide that will help with testing the fuel pressure:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

Then we need to pull the plug out and hold it against the block and crank the engine and see if there is spark.

We don't have a manual on this vehicle to give specifics but the idea of this is still the same so let's start with this and we can go from there.
Feb 19, 2021 at 3:22 PM
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