All of a sudden, the car won't start?

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WorcesterMASHO

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Just put the car on the road after sitting for 2+ years. Got all the standard updates (fuel injector, oil change, fill the fluids). However, after about 3 weeks and 600+ miles driving, I wake up yesterday and go to start the car and it won't turn. Doesn't sound like starter because no clicking noise....but it sounds like gas won't flow....yet there is no gas smell. Any ideas? All help is appreciated....93SHO!
 

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it could be your fuel pump going...check the battery seeing its been sitting for 2 years....it could be one of those options...
 

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Just an update...I put in a new Ignition Coil..didn't work. Then I put in a new Module...nope, didn't work. So now I am $300 deep and am told most likely it is the Crank sensor. My question to you is: Is this an easy job? and Is this a common problem?
I am told it is electric and not the fuel pump.
 

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What does the car do? Does it crank? If so, do the rpms jump up on the tach? Does it sound like it usually does? Has the CE light come on at all? Does it sound like its trying to fire? Anything happen/you did between running and then not starting?
 

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If it's not turning over it sounds to me like the starter has quit on you. Mine failed the same way; no warning, worked great right up until the time it decided to stop completely. This isn't unusual at all for these cars.
 

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check your codes. if the starter doesnt turn, get under and tap it a few times...but you need a new one. if it cranks but wont start...then check your codes...they will tell all. (unless you unhooked the battary!)
 

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The engine does crank...it just won't turn. People are telling me the crank sensor. I have replaced the ignition coil and module all ready. How hard is the crank sensor job and what the cost usually?
 

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Ok, so you have starter working as I understand it.

Turn the key on, but don't try to start it - do you have fuel pump function (you'll hear a whirr from behind you).

If so, the fuel pump's working. If not, your pump may not be functioning, or the relay box might be toast, or your inertia switch might be tripped or bad, etc.

If you have fuel delivery, you'll need to know how MUCH fuel you're getting, and that means testing the fuel pressure at the schrader valve on the rail.

If pressure's where it should be, move onto fuel & ignition timing. If not, look at the pump or regulator.

If when you try to start it the engine turns but won't fire, check the rpms - if at 0 while cranking, look to the crank position sensor. If it's moving the tach, try holding the gas to the floor while cranking, the engine may be flooded, you might have a bad cam position sensor. Try this repeatedly - if the engine wants to fire but when you lift off the mashed gas pedal it dies, attempt repeatedly. If it fires during one of several attempts using this approach and it stays running on its own, you likely have a bad cam sensor.
 
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