car won't fire

[jdmcivic12]

well, my car won't start, it has a new altenator, new spark plugs, new serpentine, and altenator belt. IT WILL crank over but won't fire. any ideas, or someone close please help

[JoeShmoe]

Is your fuel pump running?

[jdmcivic12]

im not sure, im kinda new to the whole car mechanic thing, what would be the easiest way to tell if it is or isn't?

[JoeShmoe]

Turn the key to the on position and listen under the rear seat and pay attention. If you can hear current running thru there than you would have a good pump.

[gthompson97]

What trim? If it's an RS/GS/ESI and you installed the alternator yourself, there's a good chance you wrecked the cranks position sensor, which could explain why it's not starting.

[JoeShmoe]

Where is that at garret?

[gthompson97]

Directly above the oil filter, like 3" up or so.

[jdmcivic12]

we did do the altenator ourselves, but the car wouldn't start before that. on the eclipse, where do you find the spot to check fuel pressure. i have a gauge but can't find where to use it.

[gthompson97]

IIRC, it's either on the top of the fuel rail or somewhere on the end, but don't quote me on that.

[david-b]

Originally Posted by gthompson97

IIRC, it's either on the top of the fuel rail or somewhere on the end, but don't quote me on that.

It's on the top, I believe closer to the inlet. Sits straight up. May have to move the wire looms out of the way to see it.

[jdmcivic12]

i heard nothing under my seat when i turned it on. when i tested the fuel injection pressure, i was getting no pressure at all, and it wouldn't read anything at all

[gthompson97]

Check your Haynes manual for a fuel pump test procedure.