1998 Ford Escort Unable to diagnose Engine problem

1998 FORD ESCORT
92,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SMCCULLOCH
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Recently my Ford Escort stalled at a 4 way stop sign and then completely died. I had it towed to a mechanic, who initially thought it was the timing belt because the belt had jumped time. Now he said it is the computer modules and he can't figure out how to repair it - some electrical problem. Does this sound accurate?
Jul 29, 2010 at 4:03 PM
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RASMATAZ
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If its cranking over and will not start do below might lead you into the trouble area

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 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,cap and rotor,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it and keep testing

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.
Jul 29, 2010 at 4:50 PM
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