180SX non start issue (pics included)

[sip]

Car 1993 Nissan 180SX (JDM car)

Problem: She wont start.

History: Caught the 1st time I turned the key then I stupidly didn't give her any gas, so she stalled out. I tried again and she turns over but doesn't even sputter or catch at all.

Troubleshooting thus far:- Replaced battery with brand new working batter. - I checked the plug wire on cyl #1 (closest to front of car). It arcs. - Removed corresponding plug and it looks a little fouled but not too bad. - Removed hose off of fuel rail end (the hose farthest from the valve cover) and fuel spilled out of the hose.

So what is next? How do I get this beast started?

Pics for fun/

[vocationalzero]

simple yet stupid possibilty, the starter maybe?

[PhopsonNY]

Did it work before?

Can you push start it?

If you have fuel, spark and air, thenI would suggest you check your timing...

good luck

[GO240]

double check fuel lines and a starter wires also try to reset timing to stock and make sure your fuel lines cross

[SpeedRacer1]

Did you just flood the engine and foul the plugs causing there to be no spark in the cylinder? Check ECU for codes. Check all fusible links and fuses?

[GO240]

and of course if you get code 55 cry because the ecu don't know

[sip]

I now changed the plugs and dumped some fresh fuel in th cylinders as I changed them. The car started 1st crank and then died out again. I repeated and the same result.

I therefore must conclude that the engine isn't getting any fuel, even though the fuel filter is allowing fuel to pass and it gets to the fuel rail.

Any way I can firm the operation of the fuel pump?

[SpeedRacer1]

You should be able to hear the pump prime when you turn the key to ignition. Do the plugs smell like gas?

[carmo]

Try spraying carb. cleaner into the intake manifold via a vacuum source while someone cranks it over. If it starts and will stay running while you spray the starter fluid or carb. cleaner I would say you have no fuel for sure. You could always take the fuel supply hose off, put it in a bottle and have someone turn the key to the on position. If you have fuel I would say the pump is okay to at least start the car. The get a noid light and check for an injector pulse from the ecu at the injector. If the light blinks then I would say you got some bad gas. If the light doesn't blink then cry because you may need an ecu. Or the ecu isn't receiving a particular signal to turn on the injectors. Crank position or cam position sensor maybe. I dunno, good luck....514