Car won't start

Tiny
ROYBLOEMHARD
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  • 1989 FORD MUSTANG
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
I have a 89 Mustang GT 5.0. Twice now it didn't want to start. The engine would turn over but woundn't start. Any ideas?
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011 AT 5:27 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 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, Do you hear the fuel pump come On when you turn key on? If not check fuel pump fuse and fuel pump relay if okay-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, cap and rotor, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it and keep testing
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Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011 AT 5:32 PM

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