# Cranks but dont run **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [April 28, 2009, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cranks-but-dont-run/29761 "2009-04-28T21:09:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Luckyou](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/bbce88/32.png) [@Luckyou](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Luckyou)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2009, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cranks-but-dont-run/29761/1 "2009-04-28T21:09:51Z")
my car has a good battery and now a new alternator the problem is that it cranks up and then dies any suggestions? ---
**Author:** ![wizard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/a87d85/32.png) [@wizard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wizard)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2009, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cranks-but-dont-run/29761/2 "2009-04-28T22:47:44Z")
Need year, make, model, milage and engine. ---
**Author:** ![Luckyou](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/bbce88/32.png) [@Luckyou](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Luckyou)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2009, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cranks-but-dont-run/29761/3 "2009-04-28T22:51:53Z")
1996 chevy cavalier z24 160,000 (round about) ---
**Author:** ![wizard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/a87d85/32.png) [@wizard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wizard)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2009, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cranks-but-dont-run/29761/4 "2009-04-28T23:00:36Z")
Check vacuum hoses first, it is the cheapest. From there it could be fuel pump, coil pack, and even the fuel filter that may or may not have been replaced. ---
**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2009, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cranks-but-dont-run/29761/5 "2009-04-28T23:28:11Z")
Start by checking your fuel line pressure. This is a typical symptom of a dead or dying fuel pump. Post back with the results. ---
**Author:** ![hellokit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6a8cbe/32.png) [@hellokit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hellokit)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2009, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cranks-but-dont-run/29761/6 "2009-04-28T23:42:07Z")
There is a rather long list of “could be”. For one more could be, check the electric plug on the MAF (Mass Air Flow) sensor on the the large black intake tube just after the air filter. Disconnect that electric plug and put it back on to see if that makes a difference. If the check engine light is on, get it read at an auto parts store (free) and bring the codes here for advice.