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1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Car wont start

Tiny
RAYRAY_8806
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  • 1999 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 102,000 MILES
I tried starting the car it trys to start but wont there IS gas in it and it does have a spark.I had a problem with the alternator belt and changed it and it started a few times after that but I stopped driving it for a few days and tried to start it again and it wont start. The battery is brand new the car cranks but wont turn over Do you know whats wrong?
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Monday, February 23rd, 2009 AT 12:46 PM

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Tiny
ZACKMAN
  • MECHANIC
  • 4,202 POSTS
Check the fuel pressure at the fuel rail. You should have between 45 -55 psi. Having gas in the tank does not necessarily mean the pump is working and giving enough pressure to start.
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Wednesday, February 25th, 2009 AT 12:54 AM

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