Will not start after overheating

Tiny
NAKISHA
  • MEMBER
  • 2004 MERCURY SABLE
  • 153,642 MILES
Overheated and shut off. Now it won't start. I put water in it.
Monday, November 11th, 2019 AT 4:31 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 108,133 POSTS
Hi:

How badly did it overheat? Does the engine sound differently when it is cranking? I'm asking because if it was overheated badly enough, there could have been engine damage or head gasket damage. If you could record what it sounds like when cranking, I may be able to tell what is happening.

Now, if that isn't the issue, then we need to check for spark and fuel to the engine. Take a look through these links, specifically, the first one.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Here are links that show how to test for spark and fuel:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

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

Please feel free to ask me questions or let me know what you find. If you can record it cranking, it will help me.

Let me know.

Joe
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Monday, November 11th, 2019 AT 8:04 PM

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