Ok. Going down the freeway offramp, short ramp where i live" my car stalls.
Try to start it it makes this wierd noice? Doesn't sound normal when its turning over. Doesn't sound like it has compression.
Towed it home. replaced the fuel filter and pump, think that was the problem but no.
Tested the spark plugs, coil, distributer, " " cap, cords, voltage etc. sounds like its an electrical thing. 1.9 HP FI 89 escort gt.
starters is good?
the new list
fuel pump assem. filter
radiator
crank shaft cam shaft. "tested really goodcompresn"
alt.
ac pump
battery
exhaust brakes etc.
father took out the spark plug after pouring some gas in there.
turned it over10 sec took out the plug it was wet with gas?
the spark is a yellowish color? the coil and distributer is good? checked the timing belt.
im replacing the spark plug wires tomarrow?
but all ther sudden?
doesnt seem like the wires?\
ANY OTHER SUGGESTIONS OTHER THEN WHAT I HAVE LISTED!
2007-05-21 18:05:06 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Did you replace the distributor cap?could be the graphite stem.You must have a clean good ground at the battery for it to start.Timing belt may have jumped time.Could have a stuck open EGR valve.Is the condenser properly grounded.May need carburetor rebuild.
2007-05-21 18:29:37 · answer #1 · answered by (A) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you say it doesn't sound right..does it just seem to keep on spinning with no results.. then look on the side of the distributor..you will see the ignition module mounted to it...take the wiring connector and remove it from the module and clean the contacts, then hook it back up...but make sure that you haven't fouled the plugs, and then try and crank it...with everything you have tried..you must be broke...if the plugs are wet, then you have fuel, but no spark...and you can have compression in the cylinders, but if you have no spark to ignite the fuel, then you have to start back from where the engine receives it's spark..check all the fuses and relays, and if you keep on replacing parts, that are not needed, then you will be broke by the time you solve the real problem...let me take you thru some test.. then you can find you problem..email me back at gotspeed7883@YAHOO.COM
2007-05-22 02:05:39 · answer #2 · answered by gotspeed7883 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sound like you do not have spark, check your coil again, there is a small capacitor on top of your distributor connected to your contact point, how you check? some you need to swap with good one to confirm. Have you check the fuse and make sure 12V go to your coil.
Hope this help
2007-05-22 01:29:26 · answer #3 · answered by OM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had an 89, 91 and 94 escort before. they are great cars, but when something is wrong, it is usually hard to figure out. change oil regularly? once my altenator went and i got 3 bad ones from the auto parts store before i got a good one. they were tested put in and then only worked a day or two. you could also have the the firing order wrong. that happens a lot. does it start at all? if not, check timing belt.
2007-05-22 01:15:54 · answer #4 · answered by i-care 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
your spark should be blue in color,check the module in the distributer they break down for no reason every now and then, happened to my father in laws escort. last week.
2007-05-22 01:26:24 · answer #5 · answered by greg e 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yellowish spark is no good. Should be blue.
2007-05-22 01:54:33 · answer #6 · answered by justpatagn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you checked your computer mod it might be bad ? just a thought you sed you checked you spark and your coil maybe your amp. on your coil bad.or you might have seased your motor
2007-05-22 01:24:03 · answer #7 · answered by linder6495 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your timing belt jumped. should be replaced every year or 20.000k check your timing marks. 1 tooth off is all it takes
2007-05-22 01:28:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
ck catalytic converter
2007-05-22 01:09:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋