Cranks good but will not start

100,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ANNMARIE JAMES
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Replaced starter, distributor cap and rotor plug and plug wires has gas. Cranks good but will not start.
Sep 17, 2016 at 3:56 PM
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AL514
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Start by checking to make sure it actually has spark. regardless if you have changed those parts. If it does, next you want to make sure you are actually getting fuel to where it should be. Try some starter fluid into the intake. if it starts, you know you have a fuel problem. Just because you may smell gas does not mean much. A car needs spark, fuel, compression to run. start with the basics.
Sep 17, 2016 at 9:22 PM
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RENEE L
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Hi ANNMARIE ,

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.

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Renee
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Sep 18, 2016 at 4:09 AM
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