Crank but no start

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Asked by GuruWBJ7K Dec 14, 2018 at 11:15 AM about the 2000 Chevrolet Impala FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

So I recently started having issues with my car it's a 2000
Chevy impala with a 3.8 motor it cranks but it won't start. I
replaced the fuel pump 2x and the fuel filter once and the
fuel pressure regulator and at times it start but it spudders
than turns off when I press on accelerator or it just wont
start at all ...I'm running out of options can you guys help

19 Answers

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So I just unplugged the mass airflow sensor and it fired up without any issues...but what does that mean?

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Never touch these elements. The spray will clean them and let it air dry.

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Get CRC mass air flow sensor cleaner only for the MAF.

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Okay guys so I clean the MAS and put it back in and tried to start and now it turns on but the engine is running very rough like its choking or gasping for air or fuel or something..I wish I could upload video so yall can hear

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So I just realized that when the car turns on even though it's running rough my catalytic converter is flowing red.i had that issue before but it was because when I replaced the spark plugs and wire I had misplaced 2 wires but never had that issue till now

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When is the last time spark plugs have been changed? Tuneup? Clean throttle body and IAC valve. A good injector cleaner new air filter. Etc

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Clogged cat? Tap on it with a hammer lightly when it is cool. Is it broken inside? Rattling?

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I changed the spark plugs and wires about 2 months ago and change fuel filter about a week ago along side poring some Lucas injector cleaner into tank ...new air filter about 3 months ago...

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Hey guys just to give yall an update on what was the issue with my car after everything..I went back and retraced my steps and it was the ignition control module that's why the catalytic converter was flowing red it was sending a misfire I had tested the coil packs and they were fine so that left the ignition control module but it's back running great without any issues...thanks yall for the help

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2000 Impala Cranks No Start. Unplugged MAF n Change Ignition Control Model Still No Start! New Plugs n Wires

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It's the pass lock or anti theft system I have same problem

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