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Not starting issue

Tiny
JESSE RADLEY
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  • 1989 FORD AEROSTAR
  • 3.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 3,123,857 MILES
Engine turns over but will not start, it is getting spark and gas. The previous owner broke the shifter lever and I pulled the cable loose from the column to be able to shift. It has not started since. Is there a switch on the column for a relay?
Sunday, December 10th, 2017 AT 4:17 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I am not exactly sure what you have done, but if there is spark and fuel, it should run. I suggest the following:

Check fuel pump pressure.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peh7-pFycyc

Next, check to make sure the spark is a hot blue snapping spark.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

If spark is good and fuel pressure is within the manufacturer's specs, then you need to check if the fuel injectors are working.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-fuel-injector

Let me know what you find.
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Monday, December 11th, 2017 AT 6:02 PM

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