1998 Ford Escort Repair Question
Topics covered: Spark, Engine, Transmission.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on March 4, 2010
1998 Ford Escort Wont start
Transmission problem
1998 Ford Escort 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic xxxxxx miles
Changed the transmission in a 98 escort the car ran fine before i changed it now it wont start turns over strong but wont start. I triple checked to make sure all my connections were put back and its 100% please help
1998 Ford Escort 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic xxxxxx miles
Changed the transmission in a 98 escort the car ran fine before i changed it now it wont start turns over strong but wont start. I triple checked to make sure all my connections were put back and its 100% please help
Answer
Replied on March 4, 2010
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.