Will not start

2005 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
185,241 MILES • 5.4L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BRANBRAN1
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I was having misfiring in my vehicle when I start it so I decided to change the spark plugs just the plugs. well, in doing so I had to remove the board with the three connectors and white tape and the battery. now that everything is back together it turns over but won't start.
Oct 8, 2021 at 2:13 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening,

The first thing I would do is to go over all the work you did and make sure you have good solid connections on everything to disconnected and reconnected. It could be as simple as a connector not seated.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-spark-plugs

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

Please post some pictures of the area on this post so I can see what you see.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

I know those plugs are a royal pain in the rear end and there is a lot to get out of the way.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Roy
Oct 8, 2021 at 3:58 PM
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KASEKENNY
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If the engine was running prior to changing the plugs but now will not, we need to assume that this is related to spark. In order to start the engine, you need spark, fuel, air, and compression.

So, let's start with this guide and go from there:

https://youtu.be/dCjmRL3p4Cs

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

I would just pull a plug, hold it against the block, crank the engine, and see if it sparks. If it does then we need to check the fuel pressure.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

If there is no spark, then we need to make sure the coils are fully seated and plugged in.

The last thing we need to do is turn the key on and make sure the theft light turns off. If it stays on or flashes then you have an active theft system.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system

Please run through this and let us know if there is spark or not and we can go from there. Thanks
Oct 8, 2021 at 4:01 PM