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1998 Ford Contour LX 2.5L V6 Won't Start! Need help bad
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ericmiller
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Aug 27, 2010, 2:35 AM
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1998 Ford Contour LX 2.5L V6 Won't Start! Need help bad
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Hey,
Name's Eric, I own a 1998 Ford Contour LX with the 2.5 litre 6-Cylinder 24 valve DOHC engine. Currently has 230 xxx kms on it. History: had some sender issues, which gave the appearence that the car was overheating, really it wasn't just had to replace sender. New water pump, fans, and radiator. Has a small power failure sometimes when it engages into drive after backing it off my driveway. Has a engine light on, have tried to remedy this issue by checking several sensors and replacing the necesaries. Oxygen sensors were replaced, and the cat. converter, however didn't remedy this issue. Was once told it was a tranny code but had it inspected by a trusted friend who deals in transmissions and the transmisson has no issues. Other then that no major issues.
Main Problem: Recently, (2 weeks from this date) preformed a intake manifold gasket replacement on both the upper and lower intakes. Managed to remove the lower without taking off the fuel rail (to save time) as I was told you may have to remove the rail to get at it. Went smoothly, thoroughly cleaned and was put together nicely. Made sure everything went together again like it came off. However, go to start the car and it wont start :P figured I missed a wire, didnt put something on right, went back in and reviewed everything. Seemed everything was in order so back together with more caution and still, won't start. Checked fuel rail, looks in good shape, checked for kinks in the line, nope not it, can clearly smell fuel getting there. Checked spark plugs, and definately getting a spark. Thought maybe a wire broke, a wire to the injectors...but don't know if thats really plausible.. even then should still fire atleast and run rough. On taking the intake apart the first time, did notice that one of the wires to the distributor wasn't connected properly and had some corrosion on contacts but cleaned it up and reconnected it properly. Out of idea's and need help, only car we have to get my kid's to school and our city doesn't have transportation yet to the new community so NEED HELP!! any thoughts or ideas would be greatly appreciated! hope the info was thorough enough for proper diagnostic
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Tom Greenleaf
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Aug 27, 2010, 11:56 AM
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Re: 1998 Ford Contour LX 2.5L V6 Won't Start! Need help bad
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Spark, fuel, timing, compression all on time. Which one or two is off. Smelling gas isn't conclusive. Pressure test and noid light injectors if need be.
If this was running before you started the work then it's still highly likely some connection isn't right if it wont start at all,
T
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Sidom
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Aug 27, 2010, 9:21 PM
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Re: 1998 Ford Contour LX 2.5L V6 Won't Start! Need help bad
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In addition to Tom suggestions get a test light and check all your fuses..............
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