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pacerfan
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Jul 18, 2009, 9:11 AM
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Hi
I have a 2000 Ford Focus . It periodicaly will not start . When you try to start it stays started as long as I keep my foot on the pedal . But When I take the foot off the pedal it will stop running . It will start again but will not stay running . If I let it sit for 20 - 30 minutes it will start and am able to drive it . Can someone please help me with this problem
Thank You
Gary
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Hammer Time
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Jul 18, 2009, 9:18 AM
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Re: 2000 Ford Focus
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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 test 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.
Once you have determined which of these functions has dropped out,
you will know which system is having the problem.
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