1997 Toyota Tercel fuel pump

1997 TOYOTA TERCEL
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MSGINAH
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1997 Toyota Tercel 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

i changed the fuel pump on my car, and my car still wont turn on.. it has spark but wont turn on..
Nov 19, 2009 at 5:35 PM
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Do you hear the fuel pump come On when you turn key to run/on? If not do below

Find the check connector and jumper the Fp to Batt terminal and see if the fuel pump comes on
Nov 19, 2009 at 5:48 PM
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MSGINAH
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YES IT DOES..
Nov 19, 2009 at 6:24 PM
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If you can hear the fuel pump come On when you turn the key On -check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel pump.
Nov 19, 2009 at 6:27 PM
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IT HAS FUEL PRESSURE MY HAND HELD DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE SAYS ITS THE AIT?? I DONT EVEN KNOW WHERE THAT IS LOCATED
Nov 19, 2009 at 6:35 PM
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The IAT will not prevent the engine from starting but will give you a driveablity problems
Nov 19, 2009 at 6:42 PM
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WELL I DONT KNOW WHAT ELSE TO0 CHECK.. I SPENT MONEY ON A NEW FUEL PUMP. AND NOW IT WONT TURN ON
Nov 19, 2009 at 6:45 PM
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If you have fuel pressure check if the injectors are pulsing
Nov 20, 2009 at 12:56 PM
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