Car died... won't restart, UPDATE: Car still won't start... please help Options

[ThisGoodNight]

Car cranks/turns over just fine. Has plenty of spark and fuel. Car was acting squirly day before it died. When leaving work, the car started and idled very roughly ~600 rpm. Held my foot on the gas for about 15 seconds seemed to clear it up, drove home without any problems. Started up next morning and drove to work without any problems. When leaving work, car started, ran for about 5 seconds and promptly died and could not be restarted. Unfortunately a buddy of mine was checking fusses and I believe he reset the CEL because it's not throwing any codes. Anybody got any ideas?

This post has been edited by ThisGoodNight: Jun 1, 2009 - 8:01 PM

[ThisGoodNight]

Update: After changing the timing belt and the various seals, the car still won't start. It's exhibiting all the original symptoms. It just cranks over, it doesn't even try to start. I've re-checked the timing belt and it's exactly where it should be. The fuel filter, plugs, wires, cap, and rotor are all new. I've checked the fuel pressure it seems to be okay (44 psi). I tried starting fluid and it doesn't even try to start. Does anybody have any ideas where I should go now?

95 Celica GT - CA spec - 150K

This post has been edited by ThisGoodNight: Jun 1, 2009 - 9:53 PM

[808celica]

Update: After changing the timing belt and the various seals, the car still won't start. It's exhibiting all the original symptoms. It just cranks over, it doesn't even try to start. I've re-checked the timing belt and it's exactly where it should be. The fuel filter, plugs, wires, cap, and rotor are all new. I've checked the fuel pressure it seems to be okay (44 psi). I tried starting fluid and it doesn't even try to start. Does anybody have any ideas where I should go now?

Distributor isn't on the "new" list. mine did the same as well as others. try getting a new one.

[ThisGoodNight]

Update: After changing the timing belt and the various seals, the car still won't start. It's exhibiting all the original symptoms. It just cranks over, it doesn't even try to start. I've re-checked the timing belt and it's exactly where it should be. The fuel filter, plugs, wires, cap, and rotor are all new. I've checked the fuel pressure it seems to be okay (44 psi). I tried starting fluid and it doesn't even try to start. Does anybody have any ideas where I should go now?

Distributor isn't on the "new" list. mine did the same as well as others. try getting a new one.

How would I check my existing distributor to see if it is working correctly?

[ZGear]

Update: After changing the timing belt and the various seals, the car still won't start. It's exhibiting all the original symptoms. It just cranks over, it doesn't even try to start. I've re-checked the timing belt and it's exactly where it should be. The fuel filter, plugs, wires, cap, and rotor are all new. I've checked the fuel pressure it seems to be okay (44 psi). I tried starting fluid and it doesn't even try to start. Does anybody have any ideas where I should go now?

Distributor isn't on the "new" list. mine did the same as well as others. try getting a new one.

How would I check my existing distributor to see if it is working correctly?

Take off the one of the spark plug wire and have it close to a metal object....keep in mind it may shock your hand if you don't wear any gloves. Crank the car a few short burst and check to see if there's any spark. If there is then you have power to the distributor, but advise you the check every spark plug wire. If one of them does not have spark then you may need to replace the specified wire. If none of them works, you may need to clean your distributor/rotor of any moisture//oil/dirt and do the test again. If nothing the distributor may be shot or even the resistor pack.

This post has been edited by ZGear: Jun 2, 2009 - 1:19 PM

[ThisGoodNight]

Update: After changing the timing belt and the various seals, the car still won't start. It's exhibiting all the original symptoms. It just cranks over, it doesn't even try to start. I've re-checked the timing belt and it's exactly where it should be. The fuel filter, plugs, wires, cap, and rotor are all new. I've checked the fuel pressure it seems to be okay (44 psi). I tried starting fluid and it doesn't even try to start. Does anybody have any ideas where I should go now?

Distributor isn't on the "new" list. mine did the same as well as others. try getting a new one.

How would I check my existing distributor to see if it is working correctly?

Take off the one of the spark plug wire and have it close to a metal object....keep in mind it may shock your hand if you don't wear any gloves. Crank the car a few short burst and check to see if there's any spark. If there is then you have power to the distributor, but advise you the check every spark plug wire. If one of them does not have spark then you may need to replace the specified wire. If none of them works, you may need to clean your distributor/rotor of any moisture//oil/dirt and do the test again. If nothing the distributor may be shot or even the resistor pack.

I've already checked plug #1 and it was throwing a pretty good spark, but I think I will check them all like you suggested. It's just really confusing to me why this thing won't even fire on starting fluid. Thanks for your suggestions.