1997 Ford Taurus Won't start

Tiny
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  • 1997 FORD TAURUS
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 77,000 MILES
Car died going down the road. I have replaced the fuel pump and timing chain but it still won't start. It will try and almost start but won't turn all the way over. Any further suggestions?
Thursday, October 14th, 2010 AT 9:07 AM

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Tiny
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Cranks but no start condition:

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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Thursday, October 14th, 2010 AT 10:52 AM

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