Will not start, help! Options

[homebuilder]

Hi,

I have a 1995 Celica GT 2.2 that will not start. The engine turns over but does not catch. Any ideas what it is? how to diagnosis it?

[blackliftback]

It started after sitting for a couple of hours. Seems like maybe it is still a little hesitant... like maybe not enough gas is being pumped? clogged filter or dying pump?

Doe pumps work intermittently sometimes?

Thoughts?

I am kind of broke and not the best mechanic so any help is appreciated.

A dying fuel pump will make it so at higher speeds.... its hard to run. Sounds like the same problem as a rav4 i wash working on. Sometimesh it wants to start and sometimes not. It seems to not get enough fuel pressure. When it doesnt wantg to start ... do the tests i mentioned. If it starts with ether... then its def fuel issue. From there... follow lines all the way back. Example... unhook the fpr and look to see gas spilling out. If no gas.... go down to the next thing. Fuel filter... it should be under the intake box. Unhook the top connection. If no fuel spill... go to under connection and so on until you see gas spilling out. You may need to turn your key to on position to have fuel pump kick some pressure through. Of course fuel pump will be the last thing and if u get to that point... you most likely need to replace fuel pump.

If the car didnt start up with ether... then check your spark. Via screwdriver. If no spark when grounded out... inspect the dizzy for any damage. Most likely from a coolant leaking on dizzy. Take the 3 screws off the cap and inspect coil pack for cracks. Its the rectangle thing that has a thick layer of clear stuff. There should be no cracks on it. If any damage. Replace dizzy. Also dont forget to inspect the cap and rotor for heavy wear. Such as the stubs that the rotor rubs to transfer spark. May even be foul plugs. Which are a couple bucks a piece at the local auto parts store.

If you have spark and fuel... get a compression reader. Pull one spark plug out and test for psi. Reinstall plug and continue to the next. If the two middle cylinders are lower than the two outter ones... headgasket is bad, head is warped, or both. If no compression in any cylinders.... then you have a stuck valve or dropped valve.

If you are too lazy to do these simple troubleshooting .... if its a hatch.... tow it to iowa and give me the car for free and i will take good care of it. Lol.

If its a coupe.... get full coverage insurance and use tnt or c4 which ever u prefer and collect insurance lol. Jk i just dont like the coupe look lol.

Well i hope this helps.

Oh yeah.... also dont forget to check all of your ground wires!!! I have seen so many people who cant start their car and sell them to me for dirt cheap then i find out its just a bad ground wire connection. Lol.