1998 Ford Escort engine has a hard time starting

1998 FORD ESCORT
12,800 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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NONENEON
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i've been having problems with my car starting today, it will start fine after it sits for a while, about 30 mins. but if i make a quick stop for more than about 5 mins, if i try to turn it on i get no crank. what would cause this?
Sep 3, 2010 at 3:53 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Next time it refuses to start do below to determine if its fuel or spark problem

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.
Sep 4, 2010 at 4:14 PM
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