1999 Ford Escort Car will not start

Tiny
DANNY20076
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  • 1999 FORD ESCORT
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 12,000 MILES
I have a 99 escort that when you try to start it it turns over but doesnt start it doesnt even sound like it is getting gas but everything has been checked we hooked a code reader up and didnt get a code wondering if the computer is faulty. Any advice?
Monday, March 22nd, 2010 AT 9:16 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Cranks but no start condition:

Fuel and Spark:
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.
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Monday, March 22nd, 2010 AT 10:03 PM
Tiny
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Yes it has a spark and it gets fuel to the engine
thanks for replying
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Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 AT 6:21 PM
Tiny
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Verify the fuel pressure if its within specs and the injectors are pulsing
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Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 AT 10:33 PM

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