I had a crank and no start, I pushed the pedal down and the car started but it seemed it wanted to die out so I held the pedal longer and it stayed idling but it seems weaker but it seems drivable.
this car has been well maintained however no work has been done to the fuel filter. The car has 110,051 miles
How do I tell which is the problem
Son, I think you may be huntin' ducks and it's rabbit season.
If you had a weak fuel delivery issue I can't see how mashin' down on the pedal and opening the throttle plate to let even more air in would help a fuel starvation issue. (it would make it worse)
Sounds more like she's chokin' for air and when you're opening the throttle plate (by mashin' down on the pedal) you're lettin' her breathe.
Clean your throttle body and remove and inspect/clean your IAC (Idle Air Control) valve.
While you have the IAC valve out for cleaning, you can put voltage to it to make sure it's functioning. (Plenty of youtubes on how to do that). If it's an original part, at 23 years old you may just want to replace it.
Of course check the air filter, but it would have to be in real bad shape to cause a "no start".
I changed the spark plugs and fuel pump
it worked for two days sounding like a purring cat but now it doesn’t start again same symptoms
Start simple.
1. Check the fuel filter to see if it is clogged
2. Check the air filter to see if it is clogged
3. Check the condition of the spark plugs
4. Have the fuel pump pressure tested
If it persists you can troubleshoot further.
I changed the spark plugs and fuel pump
it worked for two days sounding like a purring cat but now it doesn’t start again same symptoms
I agree with @jack62 it doesn’t sound like a fuel problem but more of an intake problem and starting with cleaning out the throttle body and make sure there is no dust or debris in the maf sensor just because that to can cause a crank no/hard start
I changed the spark plugs and fuel pump
it worked for two days sounding like a purring cat but now it doesn’t start again same symptoms
I changed the spark plugs and fuel pump
it worked for two days sounding like a purring cat but now it doesn’t start again same symptoms
Let me ask you this. During this current "No Start" condition, can you hear the fuel pump running for a few seconds when you turn the key to "ON"?
Maybe take off the gas cap and listen near it as an assistant turns the ignition to the "ON" (not start) position.
Could this be a loose/faulty wiring condition?
I can hear the fuel pump when it’s put “on”
How do the plugs look if you were to take them back out? Are they wet or smell like fuel because it could be leaky injector(s) possibly causing the vehicle to become flooded and not start
check for spark on all cylinders