Car will not start

Tiny
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As I was driving, just stopped. I checked the timing and the timing belt and they seem to be ok. The car tries but does not turn over. I have checked numerous sensors and am now at a loss. What else could it be?
Wednesday, January 4th, 2006 AT 9:18 AM

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Tiny
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Does the car have fuel pressure?
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Wednesday, January 4th, 2006 AT 10:40 AM
Tiny
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Yes, there is fuel pressure in the line (at the filter) and there was fuel in the line at the throttle body injector earlier but when I just checked the line at the throttle body injector was dry even after trying to start it a few times. Bad fuel pump? The relay on the fuel pump is good.
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Thursday, January 5th, 2006 AT 6:14 AM
Tiny
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[quote="ixball1"]Yes, there is fuel pressure in the line (at the filter) and there was fuel in the line at the throttle body injector earlier but when I just checked the line at the throttle body injector was dry even after trying to start it a few times. Bad fuel pump? The relay on the fuel pump is good.[/Quote]I did replace the fuel pump last summer however.
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Thursday, January 5th, 2006 AT 8:21 AM
Tiny
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Yes, try replacing the fuel pump
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Thursday, January 5th, 2006 AT 10:33 AM
Tiny
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Replaced fuel pump, still no pressure at throttle body. Relay is good. Current is getting to fuel pump. At the end of my rope. Don't know what else to try.
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Monday, January 9th, 2006 AT 10:08 PM
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The pump has power, and its a new pump and the pump dosn't run?
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Tuesday, January 10th, 2006 AT 1:31 PM
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[quote="2CarPro Ken"]the pump has power, and its a new pump and the pump dosn't run?[/Quote]

The pump is good, brand new part, but vehicle not getting fuel and still will not start still
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Tuesday, January 10th, 2006 AT 4:30 PM
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So it has fuel pressure but still wont start?
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Tuesday, January 10th, 2006 AT 5:00 PM
Tiny
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I am not sure if there is fuel pressure the pump is new have actually ordered a new fuel pressure regulator maybe that is the problem but I didn't know how to test the other so I have a new one ordered.

[quote="2CarPro Ken"]so it has fuel pressure but still wont start?[/Quote]
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Wednesday, January 11th, 2006 AT 6:57 PM
Tiny
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You need to check for fuel pressure first.
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Thursday, January 12th, 2006 AT 11:54 AM
Tiny
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How do I check for fuel pressure?

[quote="2CarPro Ken"]You need to check for fuel pressure first.[/Quote]
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Thursday, January 12th, 2006 AT 3:50 PM

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