2000 dodge stratus 2.5 i have change the fuel pump, and the fuel fiter, the car with turn over but wont start... is it a relay? or in the fuel line, maybe fuel pressure? fuel injection kit? im desperate for ideas.. please help!!

and there is 1/2 tank of gas in the car, and the battery works great..(btw).. ive checked for sparks, and there ok, distributor ok, starter, alternator ok.. truely running out of ideas, and we strained the gas tank to see if there was any sedament in it and nothing.. im beginning to thing its in the fuel line that runs under the car up to the engie.. please all mighty mechnics i need your help.. ill make you cookies..lol

you will have to eliminate the line by checking fuel pressure - take it off at both ends and blow it out if the pressure is low. sometimes you get a bad part, was the pump new or rebuilt?

simplest way to check fuel pump operation is by either listening for the humming sound it makes (with the gas cap off) or by putting your hand on the gas tank (to feel the vibration as the pump runs), and having an assistant to turn the ignition switch on (do not start engine). The pump should run for about 2 seconds and the stop (it will run for 2 secs each time you turn the key on, unless the engine starts and then the pump continues to run).
If there is evidence that the pump is working, this eliminates the need to check the fuses and/or relays.

Double check the flow direction of the fuel filter you installed. Reverse installation can lower fuel pressure.

Disconnect the fuel line at the fuel rail, underhood. Place the end of the fuel line in a bottle, turn the ignition switch on for about 5 seconds (do not spin the engine over). For the 2 seconds that the fuel pump runs it should pump about 3-4 ounces of fuel into the bottle. If it's significantly less, suspect a clogged line.

post your results.

What should the fuel pressure on 2000 dodge stratus 2.5 engine be ??? please help !!

49 psi cranking

Did you check the timing on the engine (timing belt may have slipped a couple on notches.

bobbyj, looks like you jumped in on this post, so we donn't know just what kind of fuel problem you are having, let us know what is going on with this car?

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Eydiew,

Thanks for the cookies, but you can keep them. I’ll take a case of “Markers Mark” instead.

You mentioned spark, but you didn’t mention if spark is reaching (ALL) the plugs?

Is fuel reaching (ALL) all the plugs at the correct (PSI)?

Are (ALL) the fuel injectors firing?

Is adequate compression present in all cylinders?

Is there an excessive exhaust back pressure issue?

Are there any blown fuses, circuit breakers, or fusible links?

2.5 is:

AN INTERFERENCE ENGINE. Do you know what that means?

since everything seems to work alright, try sparying some carb cleaner into the intake manifold.slide the snorkle back and spray carb cleaner into it. repalce the snorkle, then try to start the engine.
If it starts or tries to, the problem is in the fuel system. If not, suspect the timing belt. May have to remove the upper timing belt cover to inspect closely.