Car wont start anymore need help

[Twinchy]

Yesterday after i got out of work my car didnt start. its been doing this for a week already, like it was having trouble turning on. i had AAA come pick me up at work. he tried to start it too but no luck..... he said he thinks its my fuel pump....but to be safe he said just take it to a mechcanic and have them check it.Do you guys know what the problem is.the motor is a KA24EAAA said it doesnt sound like my starter.Any help would be appreciated because this is my daily driver thanks
Modified by Twinchy at 8:53 PM 10/14/2004

[stfuad]

If you hear the starter clicking then it's not the starter. Set the key to the ON position and listen for the fuel pump. If it doesn't work hit it a few times with a hammer...

[Twinchy]

i was hitting something i thought it was a fuel pump but not to sure. does anyone know how much it would be for a fuel pump ?

[gabossie]

You can get a Walbro 255 for $100, and a stock one would be cheaper still.

[Twinchy]

hey gabossie would tat work for a KA24E motor ?

[mss5413]

there is a very simple first step to checking the fuel. Usually helps to have someone else watching the fuel hose under the hood. Anyway, disconnect the hose from the fuel feed line. It is connected to the hose that is on top of the fuel filter. When the key is turned to only the on position it should show evidence of fuel coming out of the hose. Also while you are at it, disconnect your fuel filter and blow through it from the bottom side. Make sure you dry it off real good or wrap a small piece of paper towel around the opening to avoid getting fuel in your mouth. If it is hard to blow through or you can't blow through it at all, "IT IS CLOGGED, REPLACE IT".Oh yea, if there is no evidence of fuel when the key is on, chances are you have a bad fuel pump or bad fuel pump connection. Good Luck!

[Twinchy]

can i get the feul pump from like auto zone or something?

[DAEDALUS]

They will sell you one that will be the right size, but most of their stuff is crap. Prostart is the worst--stay away from that brand. You've confirmed there's no humming when you first turn the key to "on"? The 240 fuel pump isn't in the tank? Sorry, at work, no FSM here. Any chance you're close to LAX?

Are OEM pumps really less than $100?

[FireFly]

I may have had the same problem. I heard the click from the starter but would not crank. The problem with mine was that the ignition switch was loose or had a bad connection. Solution = took it out and cleaned it and has worked fine since

[Twinchy]

yeah i am gonnna see what i can do about. since i get out of work kinda late most shops are closed. oh well ill just have to tow it to the usuall shop i go too. and have them check it