2001 Cranks But Won't Start

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Maxine Vannoy

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I don't drive it much since I retired. Has 60,000 miles. Last time I drove it was Sept. No problems with it. Was going to drive it Saturday and battery was down. It charged up fully and when I tried to start it, it would turn over but not start. I checked all the fuses and the reset button for the fuel pump was not tripped. I can't hear the fuel pump when I turn the key. It was starting and running fine when I parked it. Any help will be greatly appreciated..
 
The problem with sitting electronics is they fail, Something could have been shorted when cranking low, the charger ECT. Checking the fuses with a tester and light, looking at them will not do. It could be a relay, coil, computer, mouse chewed a wire, something in the air box. A lot to look over when a vehicle sits..
 
The problem with sitting electronics is they fail, Something could have been shorted when cranking low, the charger ECT. Checking the fuses with a tester and light, looking at them will not do. It could be a relay, coil, computer, mouse chewed a wire, something in the air box. A lot to look over when a vehicle sits..
 
Thanks Todd. I can check a few things but the rest may be over my head. There might be a roll-back hauler in my future.

The only thing I might add is a weak battery can shorten the life of the alternator, which in turn manifests itself as a weak NEW battery. I went through a round of this which was most aggravating. The final solution for me was replacing the battery and alternator at the same time. ....no problem since.
 
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