Cranks but will not start

Tiny
ROB PRICE2
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  • 1998 FORD CONTOUR
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 190,000 MILES
My car shut off while driving down the road. The throttle cable broke so I thought it was that, replaced it and only cranks. So I took the cover off over spark plugs and see there was oil all around them realized I needed a new valve cover gasket, so got that plugs and wires soaked up all the oil around the plugs. Then changed everything after that still would only crank. I checked fuel pump and that is fine. I have compression but not sure if it is getting a spark or if my battery not getting enough juice. The battery light always on. Any help would be appreciated thanks in advance.

Robert
Saturday, July 21st, 2018 AT 9:50 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.com.

If you are getting fuel and have good compression, chances are it is related to ignition spark to the plugs. Here is a link that describes how to check for spark. Do this and let me know what you find.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

I hope this is helpful. I will watch for your reply.

Joe
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