1996 Nissan Sentra wont start

1996 NISSAN SENTRA
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TCLARK3585
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1996 Nissan Sentra 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

ok i broke my serpiten belt and when i replaced it and tryed to start my car it would try and turn over but it will not i was wondering if anyone knew why that was and if so how to fix it i checked all the usual suspects to see if that was the problem but still didnt start
Feb 24, 2009 at 7:53 PM
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ZACKMAN
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Usual suspect is that you need to make sure:
1. Check your fuel pressure at the fuel rail, must be around 45 psi.
2. Check for spark. Use #1 spark plug, must be blue minimum of 1"
And then follow this diagnostic.
HARD START/WILL NOT START
 Check battery and starter.
 Check fuel pressure.
 Check fuel pump circuit.
 Check fuel pressure regulator.
 Check fuel injector circuit.
 Check fuel evaporative emission circuit.
 Check Idle Air Control Valve-Auxiliary Air Control (IACV-AAC) valve.
 Check ignition timing and ignition circuit.
 Check timing chains.
 Check Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve.
 Check Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) system.
 Check Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor circuit.
 Check Mass Airflow (MAF) sensor circuit.
 Check Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor circuit.
 Check main power supply and ground circuits.
Feb 25, 2009 at 2:10 AM
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TCLARK3585
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thank you for reply i will be checking this weekend when i have time off work
Feb 26, 2009 at 3:56 PM
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ZACKMAN
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Let me know what you find out.
Feb 26, 2009 at 8:12 PM
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