Cranks but no start

Tiny
TAZMANQT45
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  • 2001 NISSAN PRIMERA
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
Hi there, about six weeks ago I picked up the kids from school. I had turned off the ignition and waited for the kids. Once they were in the car I cranked it over and no start. This went on for about fifteen to twenty minutes then it started. Up until about a week a go the car would not start at all. I have checked spark which is fine. I removed fuel pump and tested and this seems to be working and seems that petrol is not getting to the fuel rail. Any advice please. Thank you.
Monday, February 19th, 2018 AT 12:20 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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  • 41,814 POSTS
I would suggest a diagnostic scan for a start.
If the fuel pump is working and you have fuel pressure at the fuel rail but is not being delivered to the cylinders, it could be a fault with the cam sensor. Try some starting fluid to see if it starts, at leas briefly. The link below should be helpful.

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

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Monday, February 19th, 2018 AT 7:14 PM

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