Have fuel + spark but not starting
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Have fuel + spark but not starting
I have a 95 Maxima (auto). The car died while my brother was driving it in the city. Since then it has not been able to start. It cranks but does not start.
I've kept the car maintained reasonably well. Fluids, spark plug, fuel filter, etc...
Here's what I've checked so far:
I am wondering if the timing chain skipped and the engine is out of timing
Can an experienced member judge from the sound of cranking if the timing is off?
I've kept the car maintained reasonably well. Fluids, spark plug, fuel filter, etc...
Here's what I've checked so far:
- The engine is getting spark.
- The engine is getting fuel -- I first tried the starter fluid into the throttle body and no effect. I had the fuel pressure tested, it was a bit low so we put in a new fuel pump and still no difference. I pulled out a spark plug, it was wet with fuel.
- Knowing a bit about these cars, I have replaced the cam sensor, and both crank sensors with used OEM ones from a running vehicle, still no difference.
- Tried running a jumper cable from the negative batt. terminal to the engine in case it was a ground issue.
- Tried disconnecting the MAF.
- Checked for codes using a scanner, NO trouble codes
I am wondering if the timing chain skipped and the engine is out of timing
Can an experienced member judge from the sound of cranking if the timing is off?
Anyone have any recommendations before I junk the car?
Last edited by yellow_cake; 06-28-2017 at 08:06 PM.