so my car broke down for the 1542365th time this year. it wont crank. the engine turns over and the battery is obviously not dead bcuz the lights and radio still work without the engine running. it just wont fire. i can turn the key and the engine will turn over all day long. just never fire. seems like it might be a problem with fuel delivery but idk what. i just replaced the fuel pump about a month ago so i dont think it could be that. any ideas?

 

bad pump when you bought it. thats my bet

 

I believe it is either spark or fuel? Cheap spark tester will tell if its has spark. Since the car has a history a fuel pressure test would be in order. Its not uncomon for defective fuel pumps to die shortly after being installed. They either die in the first month or last for years.

 

as gorn said, check the plugs to see if they are giving spark. if not, either you got some bad plugs or a wire is bad.

 

Or timing?

 

spray a little gas in the tb and see if it starts. starting fluid will work but is not good for the motor so only use if u have to.

 

starting fluid brings back haunting memories.... boom

 

yah lose spark and instant hair cut. lol.

 

ill try the spark plugs in just a sec

 

so i went to try the plugs but figured i should try to just start it and of course it just cranked right up. idk what its deal was but apparently is working again