car won't start makes clicking sound

2005 FORD FOCUS
32 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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enter your question...my car won't start it makes a clicking sound when I try to start it. After jump starting it and shutting it off and then starting it again,it will start. When I try and start it after a couple of hours or in the morning it won't start. I had the battery and alternator checked and they both are good do you have an answer?
Dec 6, 2010 at 7:53 PM
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RASMATAZ
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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.
Dec 6, 2010 at 7:57 PM
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