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    Many possibilities. You'll have to narrow some of them down by whether you're getting spark, or not. If there's no spark, it could be the crank position sensor, 1 or more ignition coils or the ignition control module. If it's getting spark, then it has to be a fueling problem. Could be 1 or more injectors, or the fuel pressure regulator leaking. BTW, how did you test the fuel filter? It's only around $10 for a replacement one, and technically, they should be replaced once a year, so you may as well do that. How did you test the fuel pump?

    Also, what is it doing when you try to start it? Just cranking, but won't turn over? Is it struggling to crank at all? If you have the vaults gauge on the car, is it showing adequate amps to start the car (around 11)?
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    thank you for responding raregmfanwhen i tested the fuel pump and filter i just undid the lines under the car to see how well it was pumping thru filter.I dont have a guage but it was pumping the gas thru there pretty good. When i try to start it it turns over with no problem just not getting gas.If it was originally dying on me when it was running doesnt that eliminate the ignition coil and ignition control module.also, ive replaced the crank position sensor and it would work when the car was cool but not when hot before i replaced it. That was about a year ago.Thanks 4 your help.
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