Cranks really good but will not start

Tiny
ALAN48
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  • 2006 JEEP LIBERTY
  • 3.7L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 89,000 MILES
Five months ago replaced fuel pump, stopped at store was running good came out of store would not start. It turns over really good. I have put new plugs in it and replaced fuse and new crankshaft position sensor. I can hear fuel pump running. Did all of this still will not start. Any idea's
Sunday, June 10th, 2018 AT 4:24 PM

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Tiny
MOBILETEX
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Hello there, the best way to diagnose this type of problem is to keep it
simple. Check the fuel delivery and the spark on the ignition, test the fuel
injection pressure with a fuel injection pressure tester to see if it is within specs, and the ignition will need a scan tool to test the ignition.
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Sunday, June 10th, 2018 AT 4:45 PM
Tiny
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.com.

The aforementioned post is correct. Even though you hear the fuel pump running, it may not be delivering the proper fuel pressure to the engine. Here are general directions for checking fuel pressure:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

Here are directions for checking ignition spark:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Chances are, one of the two checks will indicate a problem.

Here are directions specific to your vehicle for checking fuel pressure:

2006 Jeep Truck Liberty 4WD V6-3.7L VIN K
Vehicle  Engine, Cooling and Exhaust  Engine  Fuel Pressure  Testing and Inspection  Fuel Pump Pressure Test
FUEL PUMP PRESSURE TEST
Use this test in conjunction with the Fuel Pump Capacity Test, Fuel Pressure Leak Down Test and Fuel Pump Amperage Test found elsewhere in this group.
Check Valve Operation: The bottom section of the fuel pump module contains a one-way check valve to prevent fuel flow back into the tank and to maintain fuel supply line pressure (engine warm) when pump is not operational. It is also used to keep the fuel supply line full of gasoline when pump is not operational. After the vehicle has cooled down, fuel pressure may drop to 0 psi (cold fluid contracts), but liquid gasoline will remain in fuel supply line between the check valve and fuel injectors. Fuel pressure that has dropped to 0 psi on a cooled down vehicle (engine OFF) is a normal condition.
When the electric fuel pump is activated, fuel pressure should immediately (1-2 seconds ) rise to specification.
The fuel system is equipped with a separate fuel pump module mounted, fuel pressure regulator. The fuel filter is remotely mounted. The fuel pressure regulator is not controlled by engine vacuum.
WARNING: THE FUEL SYSTEM IS UNDER CONSTANT FUEL PRESSURE EVEN WITH THE ENGINE OFF. BEFORE DISCONNECTING FUEL LINE AT FUEL RAIL, THIS PRESSURE MUST BE RELEASED. REFER TO THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE PROCEDURE.
Fig.20 Fuel Pressure Test Gauge (Typical Gauge Installation At Test Port)
Remove protective cap at fuel rail test port. Connect the 0 - 414 kPa (0 - 60 psi) fuel pressure gauge (from gauge set 5069) to test port pressure fitting on fuel rail. The DRB III Scan Tool along with the PEP module, the 500 psi pressure transducer, and the transducer-to-test port adapter may also be used in place of the fuel pressure gauge.
Start and warm engine and note pressure gauge reading. Fuel pressure should be 339 + 34 kPa (49.2 + 5 psi) at idle.
If engine runs, but pressure is below 44.2 psi , check for a kinked fuel supply line somewhere between fuel rail and fuel pump module. If line is not kinked, but specifications for either the Fuel Pump Capacity, Fuel Pump Amperage or Fuel Pressure Leak Down Tests were not met, replace lower section of fuel pump module. Refer to Fuel Pump Module Removal/Installation.
If operating pressure is above 54.2 psi , electric fuel pump is OK, but fuel pressure regulator is defective. Replace lower section of fuel pump module. Refer to Fuel Pump Module Removal/Installation.
Install protective cap to fuel rail test port.

If you have the correct fuel pressure and a good spark, it should run unless there is internal engine damage.

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
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