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1997 Ford Escort
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Posted at Fri Nov 20, 2009 4:28 am |
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dcmartin,
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1997 Ford Escort 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 159000 miles
Car has been running fine. I got up and started it to leave for work, then realized I had forgotten something I side. Got back out to my car and now it won't start. The engine tries to turn over, so I know it's not the battery or starter that I have had problems with in the past. The spark plugs were replaced 7 months ago and have worked beautifully. I'm just wondering if this would be some sort of problem with the fuel pump or something else. Thanks |
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Posted at Fri Nov 20, 2009 11:25 pm |
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Apparently you already had work done to the starter or had it replaced... I would say have the alternator checked. If you can get the car to a Wal Mart or an Advanced Auto, they have the machines and will check it for you for free. See what that says. Basically, best thing to do is eliminate possibilities. |
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Posted at Sat Nov 21, 2009 5:15 am |
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| originalmink85 wrote: | | Apparently you already had work done to the starter or had it replaced... I would say have the alternator checked. If you can get the car to a Wal Mart or an Advanced Auto, they have the machines and will check it for you for free. See what that says. Basically, best thing to do is eliminate possibilities. |
Its not the alternator, I know that much. That's been fully replaced somewhat recently too. I've had my share of electrical problems with it and know those very well. It's getting current from the battery, and trying to start. The problem is it's not getting spark (though the plugs don't look fouled) or it's not getting fuel. Worst part is, I decided to try it again 6 hours later, and the stupid thing started right up. Like my dad said, though, it doesn't mean it's fixed. |
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