Car turns over but will not start

Tiny
DAVID RICHFORD
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  • 1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING
  • 2.6L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 101,716 MILES
Turn key and turns over but will not start.
Tuesday, September 11th, 2018 AT 8:43 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.com.

First, take a look through this link. It discusses possible issues that lead to a no start and how to check them.

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

Now, the most common reason for a no start is either fuel pressure or there is no spark. Here are links that show how to check both:

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

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Here are fuel pressure to test procedures specific to your vehicle. The attached pictures correlate with these directions.
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FUEL PRESSURE TEST
1. Release residual pressure from the fuel line to prevent fuel spray. See: Fuel Pump > Testing and Inspection
2. Remove the fuel plate from fuel rail.

CAUTION: Cover the fuel plate with shop towel to prevent splash of fuel that could be caused by some residual pressure in the fuel pipe line.
3. Remove the union joint and bolt from the special tool (adapter hose MD998709) and instead attach the special tool (hose adapter MD998742) to the adapter hose.
4. Install a fuel pressure gauge on the adapter hose that was set up in step 3.
Use a suitable O-ring or gasket between the fuel pressure gauge and the special tool so as to seal in order to prevent fuel leakage at this time.
5. Install the special tool, which was assembled in steps 3 and 4 between the fuel rail and the fuel plate.
6. Use the scan tool "Fuel System Test" to drive the fuel pump. Check no fuel leakage in the fuel pressure gauge connection and the special tool connection.
7. Start the engine and run at idle.
8. Measure fuel pressure while the engine is running at idle.

Standard value:
324 - 343 kPa (47 50 psi)

9. Race the engine several times. Check that fuel pressure at idle does not drop.
10. If any of the fuel pressure measured in steps 8 to 9 is out of specification, troubleshoot and repair according to the table below.
11. Stop the engine and observe fuel pressure gauge reading. Normal if the reading does not drop within 2 minutes. If it does, observe the rate of drop. Troubleshoot and repair according to the table below.
12. Release residual pressure from the fuel pipe line. See: Fuel Pump > Testing and Inspection
13. Remove the fuel pressure gauge and special tool from the fuel rail.

CAUTION: Cover the fuel plate with shop towel to prevent splash of fuel that could be caused by some residual pressure in the fuel pipe line.

14. Replace the O-ring at the fuel plate.
15. Install the fuel plate to the fuel rail and tighten the bolts to specified torque.

Tightening torque: 5 Nm (3.6 ft.lbs.)

16. Check for fuel leaks.
1. Use the scan tool "Fuel System Test" to drive the fuel pump.
2. Check the fuel line for leaks. Repair if necessary.

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Check these two things first and let me know what you find.

Take care,
Joe
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Wednesday, September 12th, 2018 AT 6:25 PM

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