Car will not start but it cranks, when push started it ran fine.

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dualn1exhaust
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So I did the diagnosis. You basically need spark, fuel and air to start the car and make it run. When I push started it, it ran perfectly no bogging what so ever.

When I cranked the engine and checked for spark, I got spark from all 4 cylinders.

I'm not too familiar with the 240SX ignition system. Might it be the ignition module?

When I cranked it again to check for fuel pressure, the line didn't firm up at all. So I disconnected the fuel line from the fuel filter and cranked it, no fuel came out at all.

When I turned my car to ON position in the ignition, I can't hear the fuel pump like I used to hear it buzz. Fuel pump must be bad, so I bought a new one.

I need help to start my car up.
Modified by dualn1exhaust at 9:00 PM 7/14/2008


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dualn1exhaust
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What else could be wrong with my car cept the fuel pump?

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i didnt see there if you checked your relays.

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dualn1exhaust
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Relays? Is that the fuse box under the hood near the battery? Sorry... I don't know where it is located and what it is. How do I check if it's bad? When I pulled the relay, it looks normal. I dunno what to look for.
Modified by dualn1exhaust at 10:25 PM 7/14/2008

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Ok, pretty sure It's the fuel pump since I don't hear it buzz when I turn the ignition ON. So I already replaced the Relay and Fuse. Now, I ordered a Walbro fuel pump for replacement. If this doesn't fix it, I don't know what else I can do.

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Do 240SX's have a FUEL SAFETY SWITCH? If they do, where is it located?


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