Ugh!!!

1996 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER
4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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HMS1018
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1996 Plymouth Voyager 2.4 Lt engine.
I was driving and the vehicle just stopped running and wont start again. When I tried to start it, it would backfire. I know the ignition coil is going(or gone now)bad, but what else could be the problem?
I hear the fuel pump and just recently I have to try to start it a few times before it turns over. Is there anything else I should check?
Jan 24, 2011 at 5:48 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Do below:

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 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,cap and rotor,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it and keep testing
Jan 24, 2011 at 9:03 AM
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HMS1018
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I will check all that today and get back with you. Thanks
Jan 24, 2011 at 3:07 PM
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