2002 Nissan Xterra Replaced fuel filter, now won't start

Tiny
GNARSH_DARKWATCH
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  • 2002 NISSAN XTERRA
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 119,000 MILES
The truck was running a little rough, and I know that there was a possibility of contaminants in the gas tank, so as the least cost alternative - I changed the oil & filter, air filter, added some EFI cleaner to the tank and most importantly changed the fuel filter per instructions on the Xterra forums. This looked like it hadn't been changed in a while. I pulled the fuel pump fuze before I did it, and replaced it after I was done.

The truck started right up and ran GREAT (as it had 50K miles ago), so I thought that I was on the money. I drove it 15 miles to someones house, 15 miles home - and then when I tried to start it, it just turns and turns and won't fire. It "coughs" once and then just keeps trying to crank.

Going back to my basics, I verified the fuel fittings where I had worked weren't leaking, and that there was gas in the tank. I verified that the fuel pump fuze was good. Then I verified that that there was spark (pull plug, 3/16" away from block, watch blue spark) - and I don't think it's air. So, what is my next step to verify that the fuel pump is working and putting the correct pressure in there? Any suggestions as to my issue?

Steve
Charleston, SC
Monday, August 2nd, 2010 AT 2:26 PM

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Tiny
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HI Yes see if fuel pressure is corerect should be 34-43 psi. Quick test spray carb cleaner into throttle see if it fires.
Let me know
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Monday, August 2nd, 2010 AT 2:38 PM
Tiny
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Went out and bought "Carb Cleaner", sprayed it into the intake. Truck started right up for a few seconds and then died. Do I need to go buy a fuel pressure guage? Assuming I do, where is the fuel rail that this hooks up to?
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Monday, August 2nd, 2010 AT 5:58 PM
Tiny
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Should be able to rent on from Auto Zone install at fuel filter outlet a line with T fitting.
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Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010 AT 12:33 PM

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