Replaced fuel pump, still won't start

[mnmofro]

Car died on the gf, wouldn't start, no fuel pressure, replaced fuel pump, have pressure now but still won't start. plugs have spark, coil is good, no blown fuses. nephew is the car guy around around here and he is stumped too. it's a 2002 dodge neon.....any ideas?

[Scott K]

On no starts I usually refer to the basics first. Check the fuel pressure 58 psi. Check if it has good spark, will the spark jump a half inch? Check if the fuel injectors are firing. See if it will start and run on carb spray. Are there any codes in the computer? Check compression, possible timing jumped. If you check all of those things correctly, you can pretty much diagnose 98% of no start concerns. The other 2% makes you shake your head every time it happens.

[SkunkedAgain]

Clog in the fuel line?

[mnmofro]

Fuel pressure is good, spark is good, we weren't able to get it started with the starter fluid. is it possible to have codes on the computer without a check engine light? We were thinking maybe timing was off.

[Macgyver55]

Has the timing belt ever been replaced?

[Scott K]

When you turn the key to the run position, does the check engine light come? Does it go off while cranking the engine?

[Powerstroke]

Yes you can have codes without a CEL. Certain codes don't reach the threshold for triggering a CEL, but they are stored. Have it scanned for codes and you might find something.