Q: I have a new fuel pump, new fuel injectors and a new alternator why is my car still not starting up?
I replaced the fuel pump, fuel injectors and the alternator. Took a couple tried before car started. When it started I test drove it and it drove fine just when slowed down then pressed on gas it jerked. I cut it off to see if it will start back up and it didn't.
My car has 160670 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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