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Yes, I clogged fuel filter will prevent fuel from getting to the engine.
It could, a plugged fuel filter can cause a hard/no start.
There is a correct flow direction for a fuel filter. if installed backwards the car may not start because not enough fuel can flow and the is not enough fuel pressure. Make sure the flow direction is positioned witht he arrow directed towards the outlet line to the engine fuel rail/carb. IS fuel the problem? IT takes not only fuel, but spark and combustion to start a motor. is the fuel filter on right?
If you are certain it is low fuel pressure and you've changed the pump and filter the next thing would be the fuel pressure regulator. Also check to make sure none of the fuel lines are crushed closed.
It should start to make a whistling sound when the pump is hot or fuel is low in the tank. Replace the Fuel Filter while you have the tank out.
Replace the fuel filter, that is a good place to start.
A good/easy way to start is to check your fuel pressure. this will tell you if your fuel pump is sufficient enough to pump fuel, or if your fuel filter is clogged. The best thing to do is to go to the nearest shop and have them check your fuel pressure. But sounds like to me since your gas mileage has dropped, and it wont start, that its either the pump, or filter. Filter runs about 20 bucks, and pump close to 150. so hopefully its just the filter. hope this helped.
Fuel filter. ( 94 accord on fire wall beneath master cylinder )
First of all you need to locate the filter. After that disconnect the fuel pump harness, and start the car. Let it working until it runs out of gas. It will release pressure in the fuel line which is quite high. After that remove the old the filter and replace it with a new one. Connect the the harness. And start the car. Check the filter for leaks.When you are working with filters make sure that you did not get any dirt.
no fuel means check fuel pump for operation.also make sure fuel filter is not full of gunk
bad fuel filter or fuel pump weak
Mostlikely the reason it wont start is when you changed the fuel filter. Air got into the fuel line. Just bleed the fuel system. And also make sure that she system has fuel pressure. Oops? did you put the FF on the correct way? There may be a indicating arrow on the filter itself that specifies the proper direction of flow. Check this out first;before getting into anything else. answer turn the keyon and leave it for 10 minutes then try to start it resets the anti theft system