I think it may be the fuel filter what do you think?

[Frank0]

I have a 2001 Sephia that will not start all of the time. Some time it just cranks up some times not. Today I was not able to start it so pulled off the air hose going in to the intake put some gas in buy the butterfly flap she started up. I think it may be the fuel filter the car has 48000 miles. I don't really find that I have a loss of power or any thing else. What do you make of this?
Thanks

[derb]

Fuel Filter Is Cheap. Would Advise To Change Any Way. Try First.

[MeettheCreeper]

Originally Posted by Frank0

I have a 2001 Sephia that will not start all of the time. Some time it just cranks up some times not. Today I was not able to start it so pulled off the air hose going in to the intake put some gas in buy the butterfly flap she started up. I think it may be the fuel filter the car has 48000 miles. I don't really find that I have a loss of power or any thing else. What do you make of this?
Thanks

Doubtful.

You more than likely have a problem with the engine compartment fuse box not powering the fuel pump. This is a common failure.

When it does not start try cranking it and have someone shake the engine compartment fusebox. If it starts that is where I would look for your problem.