Engine is not running

Tiny
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  • 1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
  • 174,000 MILES
So I got this car listed above I have a problem that I think might be fuel related. Previous owner had car just parked catching dust but car started quick with a new battery so I just needed to get rid of check engine light and address some P0171 code and a P0174 for emissions to pass the car. So car was running and one day wouldn't crank at all. So when someone told me to disconnect the battery and reset the car and then try to turn it on. So I did and car started right up but would run for a bit and just shut off completely, so I turned ignition and checked my fuel pump without starting car and checked my relays but I don't know if they work or not so I figured it was the fuel filter because I purchased spray for the carburetor and tried to keep car running like that, but it would still shut off. Now that I changed the filter the car just starts but won't crank over at all now I tried to reset the inertia switch but I'm not sure if it works or not? How can I figured that out? And any advise on my problem. TIA
Wednesday, May 19th, 2021 AT 11:16 PM

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Tiny
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This sounds like the crankshaft angle sensor or the fuel pump has gone out. when you turn the key to the on position without cranking the engine over can you hear the fuel pump run in the tank for 5 seconds? These guides should help us fix it:

https://youtu.be/dCjmRL3p4Cs

and

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

Also, lets run the codes to see what come up.

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

Please run down these guides and report back.

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Thursday, May 20th, 2021 AT 7:47 PM

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