Getting a Crank/No start on a '97

[Ran]

Having an issue with a crank/no start on my friend's '97 avalon. Not exactly sure where to begin on this.

So far ive verified:

I have enough battery voltage.
I can smell gas out of the tailpipe.
Its not starting.

Again, i have no clue where to begin, some help would be nice. Thanks!

[sarsman45]

its probably the starter if you cant hear the crank. If you can hear it crank, and no start/death after start, its probably the alternator or the fuel pump circuit.

[Tara20]

i am currently having the same problem with my 98. my dad went out and bought me a new battery, still no start. he thinks that it may be the fuel pump. if anyone can give any advise on how to fix this i would love it. i feel stuck.

[sarsman45]

check the starter first. They fuel pump should be only at fault when it starts/dies all at once. Since no crank, and battery is full (12volts), its the starter. The alternator "recharges" the battery (making the battery read ~14 volts). If crank no start, its the alternator. If crank and start but dies or idles poorly, it could be the idler or fuel pump. Hope this helps.

A refurbished starter can be found at pepboys, kragens, etc. Just ask around and see if its in stock.

[Tara20]

thank you so much. ill let you know how everything turns out.