1995 Mercury Tracer wont start

1995 MERCURY TRACER
88,500 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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EVOEH98
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I replaced the battery three days ago along with the alternator. It ran fine for the last two days but when I went to start it today, the engine turned over but failed to start.
Oct 8, 2010 at 7:44 AM
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RASMATAZ
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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 8, 2010 at 3:16 PM
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