1999 cougar cranks over but wont start

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COUGARCRANE
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i was driving along and it just cut out on me and refused to start. it has no spark but there is power going to the coil pack, ive replaced the crankshaft censor and coil pack and leads, the fuel pump is working as you can hear it when turning the ignition on, ive checked all fuses and the fuel cut off switch but still it wont start any suggestions?

thanks

aaron
Jul 25, 2013 at 8:37 AM
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COUGARCRANE
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its a 2ltr 16 v engine
Jul 25, 2013 at 8:41 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Under the hood in the relay box, there is a relay called the EEC. That stands for electronic engine control. If it is bad, it will shut the engine down. Try switching it with another relay that is there with the same part number.

Let me know if that works.
Jul 25, 2013 at 2:19 PM
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COUGARCRANE
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ok thanks i will try that
Jul 29, 2013 at 6:17 AM
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COUGARCRANE
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all relays have been checked made no difference
Jul 29, 2013 at 6:53 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Are you still working on this? Sorry it took so long to get back with you.
Aug 8, 2013 at 11:38 AM
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