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97 ford escort died while driving, now won't start
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lisa425
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Jul 18, 2011, 11:22 AM
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Hi, While driving home my 97 ford escort died with a sound comming from the timing belt side. It started again for a few seconds and died again and won't start. My question is are there known engine problems associated with this car and could it be the timing belt. What are your thoughts. The car is turning over like it want's to start and it all most did when I pressed the gas but still no start. The fuel pump alson sounded a little funny but I could still here it turning on. Thanks Lisa
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Hammer Time
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Jul 18, 2011, 12:49 PM
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All "crank, no start" conditions are approached in the same way. Every engine requires certain functions to be able to run. Some of these functions rely on specific components to work and some components are part of more than one function so it is important to see the whole picture to be able to conclude anything about what may have failed. Also, these functions can ONLY be tested during the failure. Any other time and they will simply test good because the problem isn't present at the moment.
If you approach this in any other way, you are merely guessing and that only serves to replace unnecessary parts and wastes money.
Every engine requires spark, fuel and compression to run. That's what we have to look for.
These are the basics that need to be tested and will give us the info required to isolate a cause.
1) Test for spark at the plug end of the wire using a spark tester. If none found, check for power supply on the + terminal of the coil with the key on.
2) Test for injector pulse using a small bulb called a noid light. If none found, check for power supply at one side of the injector with the key on.
3) Use a fuel pressure gauge to test for correct fuel pressure, also noticing if the pressure holds when key is shut off.
4) If all of these things check good, then you would need to do a complete compression test.
Once you have determined which of these functions has dropped out,
you will know which system is having the problem.
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lisa425
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Jul 18, 2011, 1:21 PM
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Thank you, I will let you know what happens
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