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1998 Ford Escort Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuel pump, Spark, Engine.
Mileage: 156,000 miles.

Asked on September 6, 2011

I was driving with no problem then as i was turning without gearing down i notice my dashboard lights were on letting me know the car had cut off.

When i tried to start it as i was still rolling it would not crank. i put it in neutral; i even tried jumping it off as it continued to roll but to no avail.
Avatar Asked by mike j

Answer

Replied on September 6, 2011

http://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

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 okay-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

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