1999 Ford Escort '99 Escort - Won't Start

SERACERX

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1999 FORD ESCORT
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
81,000 MILES

My niece has a '99 Escort Sport with the 2.0L Engine and Auto trans. My brother in law cleaned the TB and Intake with Carb cleaner, started the car and it smoked heavily for a few minutes then shut off. Now the engine will spin but won't start. The fuel pump is making it's standard whine and seems to be working and the check engine light is off. Any suggestions on what could be the cause or possible solutions? Thanks!

Wednesday, March 18th, 2009 AT 7:49 PM

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RASMATAZ

MECHANIC
75,992 POSTS

Now the engine will spin but won't start

Disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -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, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors- Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it

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Thursday, March 19th, 2009 AT 3:01 AM