1996 Ford Taurus Engine cranks but no start

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1996 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

Hello my car is turning over but will not start; it seems to have no spark. After checking all the fuses, coil, plugs, wires, and battery I bought a test light and found out that fuses 1 2 3 4 7 8 have no power. The fuses have been switched around with working fuses and still get no power. I know that fuse 7 is for the MLPS switch and starter relay which would explain why there is a no start. So what would cause there fuses to not receive any power. My test light checks 6v 12v 24v if that is a factor, I don’t know.

Please help and thanks!! for your time
Jan 9, 2010 at 4:11 PM
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Turn key on
check if have check engine light on (you should )
if not 1st check power from the battery to the relays and power fuse box
check constant control relay module for good ground
also check for power at DK GRN/ORG wires for power
Jan 10, 2010 at 7:40 AM
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Thanks for the help, I checked the ccrm and didnt notice any problems but im not sure what wires do what. so if i could get a link to a wiring diagram that would be appreciated. Also when i turn the ignition key the service engine light comes on then flashes once. This might or might not be a sympoton.

I have an ODB II tool but the battery has been disconnected, so i was wondering if there is a way to bring back the engine codes without turning the car on. Prior to this problem i was getting 2 codes 420 and 430.
Jan 11, 2010 at 1:37 PM
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The codes you had should not stop engine from running
they are for the catalytic converter as it is below standard \

as for the OBDII that you have can you access data through it or just for codes
if can get data
as cranking check if have RPM
as you may have a defective crank sensor and the PCM not reading engine rpm
where you able to check for power at the listed above colored wires
Jan 11, 2010 at 5:46 PM
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My ODBII is only for reading codes
And i was able to check the 2 orange and green wires for power and they both have power. And the ground wires seem to be good also. Should i replace the cranks sensor or is there more testing i should do? Thanks again
Jan 13, 2010 at 2:20 PM
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