1996 Ford Taurus Won't start

Tiny
KSCOTT
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  • 1996 FORD TAURUS
  • V8
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 100,000 MILES
I've got a 96 ford Taurus SHO, long story short it has spark, its getting fuel to the fuel rail, and its getting air. And will not start. You can spray gas into the engine and it will run as long as you keep spraying fuel. Its getting power to the injectors and they all test ok they are opening. I've checked the fuel regulator and it opens when vacuum is applied. Fuel pump works and has good pressure. Any ideas would be helpfull. Thanks
Monday, May 26th, 2008 AT 11:52 AM

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Tiny
BLACKOP555
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Hook up a noid light to the injector wiring harness, cranking the engine the light should flash, on all connectors should you test this not just one.

Perform a fuel pressure test, not just pushing your finger on the test port as that cant tell you if there is enough pressure.
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Monday, May 26th, 2008 AT 3:09 PM
Tiny
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I guess I should of said, I'm a Mechanic. I've hooked a test light up to all injectors all are working. And have also used a pressure tester on the fuel rail. Its holding 40psi and the regulator is opening and pump still holds around 36psi, while cranking engine. Now the only thing I have not done is pull the fuel rail to see if there is actually fuel coming from the injectors. I figured I'd ask around to see if someone had any ideas that I haven't thought of, before going to that extent.
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Monday, May 26th, 2008 AT 4:50 PM

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