The engine cranks but does not start?

Tiny
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  • 2020 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
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Cranks no start. Replace fuel pump. The car has spark, it did not jump timing. Has injector pulse. Cylinder compression 140. What is the problem?
Saturday, June 21st, 2025 AT 4:49 PM

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Tiny
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Will the engine run on starting fluid? This is an easy way to tell if it is fuel pressure, please go over this video to help show you what to do:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXLJbuAZ4CE&t

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Sunday, June 22nd, 2025 AT 12:57 PM
Tiny
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The engine will not run on starting fluid Replace the fuel pump. Engine will not run.
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Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 AT 4:58 PM
Tiny
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So the engine has fuel, compression and spark but it wont run correct? Lets run the codes to see if any are stored, here is a guide to help. Do you have a security light flashing when the engine is cranking?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

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Wednesday, June 25th, 2025 AT 11:00 AM
Tiny
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I have fuel, compression and spark. Security light not flashing. No codes present. Could it be the timing?
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Thursday, June 26th, 2025 AT 1:52 PM
Tiny
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Yes, it could be timing, what was the average compression reading? Usually, the compression will be low if the cam timing is off.

Please go over this guide:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

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Thursday, June 26th, 2025 AT 4:50 PM
Tiny
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Found VVT sprocket at the end intake and exhaust camshafts bad. I will take the car a Auto Tech. Thank you for the info.
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Sunday, June 29th, 2025 AT 7:50 AM
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Hmm, usually the engine will stills tart with the VCT going bad but you never know. Please let me know what happens.
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Sunday, June 29th, 2025 AT 9:55 AM

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