Car just WILL NOT start

[Ale_Malo]

Sounds good! Unfortunately the car is parked out a couple blocks from my apt so I'll be a while, lol.

[tru2037]

You said the engine doesn't even crank - sounds electrical, did you check fuses? Does the check engine light come on w/ the key on?

[Ale_Malo]

Okay, the engine struggles a bit but I finally got it to start..problem now is..it won't stay on -__-

It'll strain a bit to start, then it'll turn over and stay on for a few seconds, but after several seconds it'll sound like its slowly dying, then just shut off.

[DariuszZ]

Does the check engine light come on w/ the key on?

this

Did you change your timing belt lately? Or played around with a distributor?

[Ale_Malo]

Nope, none of that.

[DariuszZ]

Nope, none of that.

including check engine light?

If your check engine light is not ON right before ignition, then either:
1. Light bulb is busted
2. Someone disabled it before you got it
3. ECU

[Ale_Malo]

Damn, well this is just turning into one big headache. I'll have somebody take a look at it when I get the chance.

I really appreciate all the help though guys!

[DariuszZ]

your check engine light should be on before ignition even if you dont have any problems. When your car is running and have no problems than check engine light is off. Im sure one of your sensor is busted, or the ecu went bad.

[Ale_Malo]

Ok, I'll mention that to whoever I have look at it.

[halo0628freak]

Damn, well this is just turning into one big headache. I'll have somebody take a look at it when I get the chance.

I really appreciate all the help though guys!

If you wanna fix it right do it yourself. Even if ur not mechanically inclined, you'll be surprised how easy it is to fix most things. I just made the mistake of taking mine somewhere with a similar problem to yours. All they did was change my ignitor coil and spark plugs and it cost almost $300. They said it was fixed but when I got home and tried to start it again. It would barely start. Waste of time and money. Cost way less to do it yourself.

[DJ metadelic]

I'm pretty sure it's getting spark, and certain it's getting fuel. But air may be the issue. Is there any possible way to make sure that each of these, individually, are working?

you need to check for certain, to make it's getting spark. guesswork is, well, just that. also 110% it's getting fuel.

have you checked for main relay clicks.

there are many things this could be pointing to.

[SPAC3MAN]

Fuel pump clogged?
Injectors clogged?

[Ale_Malo]

Damn, I didn't even think about a few of those things. I can look up instructions on how to check those issues and see if things start looking positive. I'm a beginner so everything I can possibly do myself, I'll take the learning experience!