1998 Lincoln Continental won't start

1998 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
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MYRONM1965
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1998 Lincoln Continental V8 Front Wheel Drive Automatic

I was wanting to know why my car won't start. It acts likes it is not getting the fire to start. Its getting gas I can hear the fuel pump come on when I turn the ignition on but seems there is a problem with it firing.
Oct 2, 2010 at 7:51 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Cranks but no start condition-do below to determine whether it's fuel or spark issue:

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.
Oct 3, 2010 at 7:53 AM
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