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1996 Ford E-Series Van Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuel pump, Engine, Spark.
Mileage: 1,500,000 miles.

Asked on December 1, 2010

1996 ford e-150 van engine turns but will not start

My ford e150 1996 van won't turn over. The battery has been checked (headlights work, the wipers work, inside lights fine) the engine continues to turn at a very good rate, just won't catch or fire to start. Van was towed to home, but cannot get it to a location that can hook it up and diag without the charge. (I am unemployed with 3 kids)and need to get this car working.
Avatar Asked by DonnaK123

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Replied on December 1, 2010

Cranks but no start condition:

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 3/16 away from ground -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem,Do you hear the fuel pump come On when you turn key on? If not check fuel pump fuse and fuel pump relay if so, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it

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