I have changed the silinoid the roter button the batterie the coil the fuel filter if I buy a tfi module would it help. I'm running out of options the fuel pump os still good we checked. I am running out of options and Money will the tfi module help and does anyone know where the button in the back of the trunk for the shut off saftey feature is cause that was suggested to me but I don't know where it is.
2007-07-20 15:52:07 · 12 answers · asked by shera 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
First things first. It turns over right. So not the starter.
Does it have a clog belt timing belt? If so is the timing belt broke?
If not !
Next you need to isolate it more as to whether it is fuel problem or spark problem. or air problem. A motor needs three things to run. It needs fuel, it needs spark, and it needs air.
Can you smell raw ras like the engine is flooding out?
Have you checked to see the air intake or air fitler is not stopped completely up? Had a call for that very reason about six months ago. Next check the butterfly gate in the air intake to see if it is stuck closed and allowing any air.
Go to a part house and get yourself a spark tester. They cost ah! hell I think the last one I bought was under $10 dollars and it an iductive Spark tester meaning you don't have to pierce your plug wires. just holder tester against plug wires for it to work.
After you buy it the next step is to read the instructions with it.
first.
If you are the one buying it have the parts man show you how it works.
Next step check and make sure it works by testing it on a car that is running.
It works good (hopefully) Now have someone get in your car and try to start it while you are holding the spark tester next to you plug wires. Good idea to try several plug wires to make sure all plugs are firing.
Next double check to make sure your got the spark plug wires back in the right plugs on the disturbutures. Didn't accidently get plug wires crossed up.
Next check to see if the engine is in time.
Not gettting any fire. Let me ask you this, has it been parked around any bull racks. (cattle trucks) or Peterbuilt's or K.W. usually the types of trucks that the drivers have super powerful linear amps on their C.B.s and will blown the ignitiion module on a Ford in a heart beat.
Being jumped off or jumping another car off is also bad on the ignition modules as well.
Last ignition module I think cost me around twenty dollars at a parts house. That was about five years ago.
If you are getting spark next place it your fuel. You say the fuel pump it ok right.
1986 so it could either be fuel injected or have a carb depending.
If it is fuel injected have some one turn on the ignittion while you are standing at the rear of the car by the gast tank. You should hear the fuel puump running a few seconds as it pressures up the system. then it will cut off.
If you do not hear the fuel pump running turn the ignition off and let the car sit for oh! half hour should do it. then repeat to see if you hear the fuel pump running a few seconds when the ignition is turned on.
Now for the rest you are going to need a manual. A good one fairly easy to understand is the Haynes and you can but them at most parts houses. I know Pep Boys, Autozone, and Advantage has them. Get the one for your make and model car.
Now here is the thing about fuel pumps on fuel injected engines. The fuel pumps are located in the gas tank and are electric.
The fuel pumps can be running but can also be worn to the point they are not developing the required pressure to operate the fuel injected system. You are going to need a fuel rail pressure gauge now. Another item you can get at the parts house O'Reilly's, Autozone, Advantage, Pep Boys all carry them and they are fairly inexpensive.
After getting it read the instructions on how to use it before trying to ready your fuel pressure.
Anyway if it is fuel injected there should be a "T" connection on the fuel line at the back of the engine for you to connect a fuel pressure gauge to in order to see your fuel pressure.
After you get the pressure connected and set up right, according to the instructions have someone try to start the engine while you watch the pressure gauge. Then consult your Haynes manual for the pressure you should be getting. If to low check fuel lines for kinks and double check fuel filter as well
If pressure still reading low your fuel pump is going bad. If it read zero pressure you have a stopped up fuel line fuel pump. Real common if you have been buying cheap gas at cut rate stations.
If you fuel pressure gauge reads out the roof then you have a problem with either your injector or your return line is stopped up or kinked from running over something.
Hope that helps you some.
You will need the manuel to determine the fuel pressure needed for your make model and engine type car.
2007-07-20 16:57:06 · answer #1 · answered by JUAN FRAN$$$ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I have a 1986 ford tempo that will turn over but won't fire could some one help?
I have changed the silinoid the roter button the batterie the coil the fuel filter if I buy a tfi module would it help. I'm running out of options the fuel pump os still good we checked. I am running out of options and Money will the tfi module help and does anyone know where the button in the...
2015-08-13 21:23:42 · answer #3 · answered by Richy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the PCV valve, if that doesn't work the Fuel injectors may be plugged. If you are looking for the Ford Tempo Inertia Fuel shut-off, this gives you a link so that you can see a diagram of it and have an idea of what you are looking for. This is for a 1994, but that is all I could find online. There shouldn't be that much difference in them from '86 to '94. GEEZ those '86's were lemons...I had one.
2007-07-20 16:08:23 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i had an 88 ford tempo that started on fire repeatedly. The oil was dripping on to the manifold. we thought it was a small leak but lone behold the darn thing was spraying oil from the gasket. I feel for you tempo's are not the best vehicle especially for winter.
2007-07-20 16:11:24 · answer #5 · answered by Strawberry Kissez☻ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the fuel filter. also check to be sur eyour getting spark from the plugs. (ask someone around there, some should be abl eto show oyu how to do this if you dont know already) if its been sitting a while you probably have bad gas and need to flush it out. again a glogged fuel filter will definatly cause this problem, also as you already mentioned, check for shutoffs.
2007-07-20 16:30:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, I can help. Contact you local Ford dealer or a good mechanic for the correct answer.
2007-07-20 15:55:03 · answer #7 · answered by Tex S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pull a plug and hook the plug wire to it and crank the car over and see if there is spark at the spark plug first and if there is it has to be a fuel problem. If you have spark and gas it's gotta go.
2007-07-21 14:13:17 · answer #8 · answered by mister ss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy some starting fluid and spray it into the intake hose if it starts you will know its a fuel problem if not take the module down to a big chain part store and they should be able to test it for free
2007-07-20 16:00:20 · answer #9 · answered by KEN 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First-
Do you have access to a timing light?
Have you checked for secondary ignition?
If no ignition, check fuses.
If fuses are good, check on fuel pressure, for fuel pump, do you still hear it when key is turned on.
FUEL+OXY+iGNITION=RUN
2007-07-20 16:15:15 · answer #10 · answered by Don L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋