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Motor turn over but will not start I sprayed starting fluid in filter and still nothing
TOMWIL
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2001 FORD TAURUS
79,000 MILES
What can I check next
Wednesday, April 11th, 2012 AT 1:05 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Check for spark at the plugs. Pull off a spark plug wire and short it to ground with a screwdriver.
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Wednesday, April 11th, 2012 AT 1:16 AM
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I did that, no spark at any of the plug wires
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Wednesday, April 11th, 2012 AT 8:18 PM
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Could be a failed coil, crank sensor or many other items. You need some help to determine the failure. Have a shop verify the failure for you.
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