Throttle body and tune up

Tiny
BONJON
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  • 2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU
  • 3.5L
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 93,500 MILES
Changed the throttle body on this car today. Was recently having some starting issues and idle issues. I recently had to change coolant temp sensor because gauge was not working. When starting the car in cool weather car would sputter and die then another crank it would start run fine after. Very intermittent problem besides starting was at stop sign or red light idle would surge suddenly then come back. I first cleaned throttle body but to no avail still had starting issue not so bad in warmer weather. Would notice that when car was warm after driving idle was slightly off. So I ordered new throttle body with gasket and replaced today. Also did tune up because it was due for it ( changed spark plugs, wires, coil) After all this car cranks but won't start. So tried couple of things pedal to floor then crank ng, disconnect battery for 15 mins or so reconnect ng same issue so I'm at a loss. Any help would be appreciated
Wednesday, May 24th, 2017 AT 9:00 PM

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Tiny
JIS001
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Have you scanned it for trouble codes? That should be the first thing to do. When you have the issue with the no start, check for spark and fuel pressure.
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Wednesday, May 24th, 2017 AT 9:52 PM
Tiny
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Yes no codes. Plugs and wires and coil are new and I hear the fuel pump when key is engaged.
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Wednesday, May 24th, 2017 AT 10:54 PM
Tiny
JIS001
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You would still need to physically check that there is spark coming out the wire and hook up a gage and measure the actually fuel pressure to verify that is functioning properly. Let us know the exact fuel pressure and what color is the spark.
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Wednesday, May 24th, 2017 AT 11:13 PM

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