car wont start stupid used cars

[allstars1380]

alright message board here is my problem... i just bought a 1989 fast back with a ka24e and for some reason it was reving really hig like around 2000... i didnt know what it was i checked all the plugs and everything and everything seemed fine... so i wake up this morning and it wont start... it cranks but wont turn over theres power there and everything but the motor wont start... you can feel it trying but it just wont start.. could it be the starter or do you think something else? please help me out thanks in advace

[Roly]

Have you checked your fuel filter? Similar thing happened to my sisters Altima, I just replaced her fuel filter, and it fired right up. If it cranks and doesn't start, then it's either fuel or ignition. Possible bad fuel pump too, but I'd start with the fuel filter first.

[drift into a curb]

i'd check the starter.  Sounds like there's power, but it's not igniting.. good luck

[gfisch]

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If its actually cranking the engine, and not just clicking, it probably isnt the starter.
Does sound like some sort of fuel flow problem. Guess the filter probably would be a good place to start. Unless its something else like the pump.

[S13Grl]

How good is your battery?

To me, it sounds like a battery problem, just because of the fact that it was revving high the night before. It sounds to me like your battery went out and the alternator started working overtime. Can you use all of your accessories in their full power?

[junia]

I didn't want to start a whole new topic but I have almost the same problem. &nbsp;I have a 90 with the sohc engine, and when I first bought it it used to idle at around 700 but know my car idles from anywhere between 1000 to 2000 rpm. &nbsp;Also when I'm cruising in low gear like in a parking lot (you know when you're barely touching the gas pedal) my car studders bad, like I'm a driver thats never driven a stick before.

[S13Grl]

check fuel delivery

[allstars1380]

hey everyone thanks for all the help... i have to check the fuel when i get a chance... i thinks taht it cause that will make it rev higher... all the things inside the car work great and i used the battery today to jump my friends care so i dont think thats it. thanks again everyone ill check the fule and let you all know.

[DuffMan]

The easiest place to start is to just turn the key to the on position and leave it there. You should hear the fuel pump come on for a few secconds and shut off.

If that's good you can move on to checking fuel filter, injectors and spark.

Also starter fluid is good tool to help determine whether its a fuel or spark related problem.

[kumanchu]

i'd take it as a sign that god wants a different engine in there;

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