I have a 2002 Nissan maxima gle. A while ago while driving the car it turned off on me and when I turned it back on to make it back home I couldn’t get past 20 mph. Luckily I was by my house so the car made it to my driveway but hasn’t started since. I’ve changed the spark plugs and coil pack in the front of the engine, replaced cam and crankshaft sensor, replaced the fuel pump relay as well as the fuel pump itself and the car still won’t turn on. When I use starting fluid the car starts but dies quickly after. The only thing I haven’t tried is testing the fuel pressure but I don’t have a gauge so I’m just lost on what the issue could be please help.
I’ve changed the spark plugs and coil pack in the front of the engine, replaced cam and crankshaft sensor, replaced the fuel pump relay as well as the fuel pump itself and the car still won’t turn on.
Did any of those parts test as bad before replacement, or was this just loading up the parts cannon? Did you install OEM parts from a trusted source?
When I use starting fluid the car starts but dies quickly after.
That means you have ignition but no fuel delivery.
The only thing I haven’t tried is testing the fuel pressure
That would be the logical thing to do.
I don’t have a gauge so I’m just lost
Maybe buy a fuel pressure gauge, or borrow one from a parts store? Or, check to see if you're even getting voltage at the fuel pump. You may have a problem with that 23-year-old wiring.
@chucktobias all the parts I ordered from Amazon so it’s definitely a possibility they are faulty as for the pressure gauge your right I should just rent one. But how would I test the voltage for the fuel pump. I have a multimeter but the internet hasn’t really helped me much on figuring out what voltages are used for what can you help with that?
Can you hear the fuel pump running inside the gas tank when you turn the key on? Turn the key on and off a few times while listening.
@oskool yes I heard it for both the old fuel pump and the new one I installed