SPONSORED LINKS

Engine cranks but won't start

Tiny
RFOGAL
  • MEMBER
  • 1995 FORD TAURUS
  • 163,000 MILES
Won't start. Turn on ignition, fuel pump runs and won't stop, fan runs, ODBC won't display codes (light on solid). So far replaced fuel pump (twice) Fuel pressure regulator, CCRM. Ran a new ground wire for CCRM. Engine occasionally starts but only if the following happens: turn key on (But not crank)Fan does not run, Fuel pump runs then stops, Then it will start. It runs about 2 min then dies. As soon as it dies the fan turns on.(This only happened 3 times in 2 days!)
SPONSORED LINKS
Saturday, July 14th, 2012 AT 11:00 PM

11 Replies

Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
Engine cranks and no start: Go to this walk thru link: https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start, then let me know-
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, July 14th, 2012 AT 11:09 PM
Tiny
RFOGAL
  • MEMBER
  • 6 POSTS
There is plenty of spark. Obviously there is compression. There is plenty of fuel pressure. I cannot remember the reading but it was sufficient. The problem is electrical. The fan is not supposed to run when the ignition switch is turned on. The fuel pump is not supposed to keep running. When these things do not happen the engine runs.
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, July 14th, 2012 AT 11:19 PM
Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
What liter engine?
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, July 14th, 2012 AT 11:28 PM
Tiny
RFOGAL
  • MEMBER
  • 6 POSTS
3.0 V6 Single Cam
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Sunday, July 15th, 2012 AT 12:07 AM
Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
Check and test the coolant temperature sensor, check the CCRM wiring back to the computer and computer itself
Images (Click to make bigger)
Thumb
Thumb
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Sunday, July 15th, 2012 AT 12:20 AM
Tiny
RFOGAL
  • MEMBER
  • 6 POSTS
OK. Will test tomorrow and get back to you. Thanks.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
-1
Sunday, July 15th, 2012 AT 12:26 AM
Tiny
RFOGAL
  • MEMBER
  • 6 POSTS
Sorry, I just remembered, if you pull the 50Amp fuse for the fan, the fuel pump still runs constantly and the engine does not start.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Sunday, July 15th, 2012 AT 12:41 AM
Tiny
RFOGAL
  • MEMBER
  • 6 POSTS
Check out the fan circuit as directed. That was a waste of time. /Having a wiring diagram without knowing the sequence of events is practically useless. Anyway, the problem has been solved. Swapped the PCM/ECU/Brain with a 1991 Taurus that I had and Viola! It worked! Admittedly the 1991 is not a perfect replacement for the 1995, the car runs a little weird. But now I can order the proper one with confidence. Hope this post helps someone. This drove me nuts!
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Sunday, July 15th, 2012 AT 10:07 PM
Tiny
RIVERMIKERAT
  • MECHANIC
  • 6,110 POSTS
Thanks for letting us know, and sorry we couldn't help you better with the diagnostic steps we provided.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Friday, July 20th, 2012 AT 1:58 AM
Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
I gave you the sequences: and computer itself, If the fuse and CCRM checks out okay-last place is the computer-Viola it is-
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Friday, July 20th, 2012 AT 10:55 AM
Tiny
RIVERMIKERAT
  • MECHANIC
  • 6,110 POSTS
Yes, very true. The important thing is he got it fixed.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Friday, July 20th, 2012 AT 3:45 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Engine Not Running Content

How to fix an engine that wont start
VIDEO
How to fix an engine that wont start
Instructional repair video
Engine Not Starting
GUIDE
Engine Not Starting
Over the past 20 years at 2CarPros we have identified the top problems that are easily fixed. This guide can save you a trip to the repair garage or calling a tow truck and...
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links