# 2002 buick rendevous won't start

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-rendevous-wont-start/64364>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [May 3, 2011, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-rendevous-wont-start/64364 "2011-05-03T18:08:15Z")\
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**Author:** ![blayneburner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3be4f8/32.png) [@blayneburner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/blayneburner)\
**Post date:** [May 3, 2011, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-rendevous-wont-start/64364/1 "2011-05-03T18:08:15Z")

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I changed the fuel filter. I can hear the pump going and the filters getting gas to it. The car is turning over but it just isn’t starting I cannot think of what else it might be and it is stressing me out a ton. anyhelp or input would be appreciated.

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**Author:** ![cigroller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c68b51/32.png) [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\
**Post date:** [May 3, 2011, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-buick-rendevous-wont-start/64364/2 "2011-05-03T23:55:11Z")

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The running fuel pump & fuel in the lines are certainly something. But it doesn’t tell you whether the fuel pressure is right or whether or not the injectors are firing.

Just do a basic check to narrow things down. First, use a spark tester or spare spark plug (or just pull a plug out) and check for spark.

If you have spark, shoot some starting fluid into the intake and see if that gets a hiccup out of it. If it does then you troubleshoot fuel.

You might also need to worry about the security system. Have you tried a different key?