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My 2000 xterra won't start it is not the starter or the battery any suggestions?
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Check fuel pump pressure and volume first. A fuel filter is essentially a metal cannister with a screen inside that takes out most of the dirt and crud that is in the fuel. However, this fuel is filtered before it goes into the underground tank at the gas station. A fuel filter would have to be completely clogged, which I have never seen happen, to cause a vehicle to not start. Not saying it isn't possible, just not likely. The fuel filter is hidden behind a mounting bracket. It is in front of the gas tank on the cross member. You can see it (or rather, see the mounting bracket) if you are in front of the gas tank and looking back toward the rear of the car. Crawl under the car in front of the rear driver's side wheel. Look at the gas tank (on the passenger's side) now look up a little and more towards the center of the vehicle. You'll see it. Because I don't know how much you know (or don't know) about cars, a cross member is a rail that runs between the two main frame rails. The crossmember runs side to side, the frame rails run front to back. If you can't find your fuel tank, you really should take this to a mechanic. Here are complete instructions: http://www.xterraparts.com/service/2000-2001_change-fuel-filter.html A few steps you must take before changing the filter:
1. Park over a grassy or dirt area if you're not in a shop
2. With the ignition off, pull the fuel pump fuse, located on the interior fuse box at the lower left end of the dashboard. Fuel pump fuse is at the upper left corner of the panel.
3. Start the engine and run at idle for as long as it will keep going, then turn the ignition off. Doing the above will relieve MOST of the line pressure. You will still get some fuel squirting out of the filter when you break the line, so be prepared with safety goggles, some rags, and clothes you don't care about. Note which end of the filter is facing which direction before you remove it- the filter needs to be oriented correctly for proper flow. Good Luck!
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