1992 Ford Escort problems starting

1992 FORD ESCORT
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1992 Ford Escort 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

my escort doesnt want to start and ive changed the starter and the battery. any ideas of what might cause it from not starting with a new starter put in.
Feb 22, 2010 at 4:14 PM
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Pick your symptom: Get back with some results.

Cranks but no start condition:

Fuel and Spark:
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, 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.



No crank at all/nothing/nada:

Could be the starter, starter relay, clutch switch/park and neutral switch and ignition switch assuming the battery and connections are good.
Feb 22, 2010 at 6:58 PM
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