I was driving and when i parked and turned the truck of then i got back in and tryed to start it back up again it would'nt start what could it be
Jan 27, 2010 at 12:07 PM
2004 Ford Escape
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Pick your symptoms:
Cranks but no start condition:
Get a helper disconnect a spark plug 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?
This guide will help us
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system
If both fuel and spark is present-check the valve and ignition timing, this will lead you to problems
with compression and valves opening and closing at the wrong time/broken or jumped timing
belt/chain.
Cranks but no start condition:
Get a helper disconnect a spark plug 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?
This guide will help us
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system
If both fuel and spark is present-check the valve and ignition timing, this will lead you to problems
with compression and valves opening and closing at the wrong time/broken or jumped timing
belt/chain.
Aug 12, 2020 at 1:32 PM
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