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1987 Ford Festiva Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Spark, Coil pack.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on May 18, 2009

1987 Ford Festiva Won"t Start

Electrical problem
1987 Ford Festiva 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 140000 miles

PCM is good and all components check good. Engine turns over fine but will not start.
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Answer

Replied on May 18, 2009

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

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