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COACH37
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1987 ford tempo, 2.3 , 49000 miles. Car wont start. Kicks over but wont run. If its an ecc relay how do I test it? I read one of your posts that said it coule be the ecc
May 23, 2007 at 10:49 AM
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RUDPRO
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The first thing to do is check for fuel, spark and compression. If you don't have all 3, the car won't run. If you're missing 1 of the three, that will help narrow down what the problem is.
May 23, 2007 at 11:19 AM
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[quote:60be1b35a4="Rudpro"]The first thing to do is check for fuel, spark and compression. If you don't have all 3, the car won't run. If you're missing 1 of the three, that will help narrow down what the problem is.[/quote:60be1b35a4]

It does turn over but then dies
May 23, 2007 at 11:31 AM
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