1995 Ford Escort Starting

Tiny
EPLATCHEK
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  • 1995 FORD ESCORT
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 92,000 MILES
Car ran great for years. No problems regular inspections and maintenance. Running last week, shut off with a small noise. Will not start at all. Turns over real strong, can see inside "oil cap" valves are all pushing and timing is great. Is this an electrical problem, coil or ignition maybe. Any ideas?
Friday, July 30th, 2010 AT 5:56 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, 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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