1999 Ford Taurus new parts in 99 taurus and car wont start

1999 FORD TAURUS
133,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ANGEL2DIEFOR
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my car was having trouble starting and then would not start at all. replaced the ignition sensor didn't work changed the ignition coil, still didnt't start. replaced the starter, still didnot start. i turn the key and you can hear the startter turning, but it wouldnt fire up. tested the spark in the coil by pulling plug #1 and put a screw driver in it. turned the key no spark, turned the key a second time got spark and it started right up. drove the car around and parked it. car wouldn't start, not even with the screw driver. i need your help, i am a fater taking care of three and the only one working any good advise with little to no cost is best as my pockets are already thin. and parts seem to keep needing to be replaced and it doesn't work

Thank you all
Nov 2, 2009 at 12:44 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Get a jumper wire connect one end to the battery positive post the other to the coil positive terminal and crank it while checking for spark again if you have it constantly -test the ignition switch.
May 3, 2017 at 11:40 AM
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ANGEL2DIEFOR
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i dont know how i am to run a jumper to the coil positive asit has a plastic connector. the coil is brand new. just in stalled before asking my question before. i have a new coil new starter and new cramshaft sensor and my car still does not start. is this the netural switch failing, the starter switch, orthe relays? i have almost gone for broke and cant afford buying new parts that are not solving the problem. please help.
May 3, 2017 at 11:40 AM
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RASMATAZ
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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, ECM,Ignitor camshaft and crankshaft sensors- Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
May 3, 2017 at 11:40 AM
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ANGEL2DIEFOR
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Thank you for your help. i went through all the relays and fuse and they all semed ok. tried to start the car in the morning and it wouldnt start. tried again in the afternoon in the rain and it turned over. ran it for 10 minutes and turned it of. started it again twice and it turned fine drove it around and got it all nice and hot. turned the car off and wouldnt start. let it sit for ten minutes it chugged chugged and died. let it sit for 20 minutes and then it started fine. i have searched for a cold start valve for my car but cant find one for it or on it (unless im missing it). any ideal what would cause this? could this be the ignition switch malfunctoning?
May 3, 2017 at 11:40 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Sounds like the ignition switch
May 3, 2017 at 11:40 AM
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