1988 Ford Escort No Start

1988 FORD ESCORT

DOG2580

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I have a 1988 Ford Escort Pony with 117,000 miles on it, i have just recently replaced the head and now that I have it back together it wont start, it will turn over but it is not getting gas to through the injector, i have replaced the fuel pump, filter, regulator, injector, computer, EEC relay still nothing, now when I turn the key on I am not getting any power to the sensors, though there is twelve volts going into the EEC realy and 4.something coming out. Any ideas because I am stuck. Thanks

Sep 21, 2006 at 7:57 PM

BUBBA_KOSKI

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did you use a torque wrench?

Sep 28, 2006 at 10:47 PM

DEMEARSJR

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Start with the basics.
You have fuel going to the cylinders.
No air restrictions.
Have spark.
Let me know

Oct 1, 2006 at 11:41 PM

BUBBA_KOSKI

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it matters if you have spark and fuel, but after taking off the heads, if you have no compression at all she wont start, get a compression tester, after the basics, and test her out.

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Oct 5, 2006 at 4:50 AM

DOG2580

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After taking some time away from the car issue it is now time to retackle it and I have found that I am not getting power to the ECA at all, I have traced some wires back to the ignition coil and was wondering if this would have any effect on controlling the ECA. Any and all help would be appreciated.

Jan 13, 2007 at 11:47 AM

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