1993 Nissan Maxima Engine won't start

EFIELD

MEMBER
1993 NISSAN MAXIMA
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
120,000 MILES

I went out to start my car and the engine won't fire. It was sittin inactive for about two weeks before I tried to start it an it failed to start ( this actually happened about 1.5 years ago too). I am not sure just yet if it is the plugs or the fuel not getting to the plugs.
I thought that there may be dirt in the fuel line but am not sure as I wouls like someone to perhaps steer me in a possible direction first?
The last time over a year and a half ago when I had problems I sprayed "quick-start" in the air intake line and is would run for a a few seconds which was indicative of the quick-start allowing to combust. But like I said, all problems went away a few days afterwards and it started all by it self without me doing anything other than waiting over a few days before I tried to start it again.
I guess it sounds like perhaps a fuel injector problem?

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RASMATAZ

MECHANIC
75,992 POSTS

Cranks and w/n start

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 3/16 away from ground -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs, coil's resistances, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it