Where is fuel filter on a 1997

check for spark at one of the spark plugs ,sounds like that might be the issue, good luck, mike

sounds like the injectors are not getting a signal to squirt or no fuel . Have a pressure test done on the fuel manifold to check pump, pressure regulator pressure and filters.. check injector connection to ECM

There are still many possibilities. The internal combustion engine is a complex mechanism. The timing could be off. All spark plugs must be firing. They must fire at exactly top dead center. The timing chain/belt must be in good working order, not worn or stretched. The cam shaft must not be worn out so the valves open and close correctly. the valve lifters must be working properly. the cylinder heads must have the same correct compression. A different compression indicates bad valves or head gasket. Piston rings must not be worn out or they will not provide adequate compression. the oil pump must circulate the oil to lubricate everything, and provide fluid for hydraulic lifters. Oil and filters must be clean and the correct type for engine and climate.

The car is either not getting gas or not getting spark. It could be a weak battery, bad spark plugs or wires, bad coil pack/distributor, clogged fuel filter or spark plugs, or a defective fuel pump. These are the most common causes of this problem and and except the fuel pump and sometime fuel filter are relatively easy to replace yourself. Good luck and happy hunting!

What size engine? Sounds like crank sensor or ignition module.

did you check the spark if occur when cranking engine, if it have spark, direct fuel pump by shorting 30 and 87 pin off fuel pump relay and check if theres fuel go to fuel injectors, check for pressure, if no fuel, connect voltage directly to fuel pump assembly, if fuel turn s, check circuit, if no fuel goes, check the tank for empty fuel, if you have fuel change the fuel pump including fuel filter

Are you getting a spark?

check for spark, check for fuel, check fuses and relays, replace old oil,old fuel 

check volts at pump with test light, replace pump

Check for a bad distributor cap and or rotor..........a bad cap and or rotor can caues firing (cross fire)across the terminals and introduce spark to the wrong cylinders at the wrong time.......
hope this helps.....good luck!