1999 Ford Escort Starter?

Tiny
ALMA1
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  • 1999 FORD ESCORT
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Car won't start, replaced with new battery.
Friday, January 15th, 2010 AT 4:01 PM

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Tiny
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Do you mean it cranks over and will not start or just won't crank at all/nothing/nada?

Cranks but no start:

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, park and neutral switch and ignition switch assuming the battery and connections are good.
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Saturday, January 16th, 2010 AT 4:59 AM

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