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Crank no start

Tiny
SHORTWHEELS
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  • 1990 FORD TEMPO
  • 2.3L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • 11,500 MILES
My car was running fine other than I could smell raw fuel but no fuel leaks anywhere. Cranks over just fine, have no spark. New cap, rotor, plugs, and wires about a month ago. Have fuel checked for flow no issues. I'm used to hearing the fuel pump but that was after it was running. This just happened yesterday afternoon, hope cars even where I had to leave it. Fifty miles from home so very limited to tools. I'm hoping it is something reasonable to figure out. Easter Sunday bad time to find a place open if needed. Any thoughts?
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Sunday, April 21st, 2019 AT 7:08 AM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

Hard to say at this point but you need spark and fuel to run.

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

You need to check the fuel pressure and the spark. See if there is any spark to a spark plug.

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

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

From your description, it could be an ignition module or a fuel delivery issue.

Spray some starter fluid into the air filter and see if it starts and stalls.

Roy
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Sunday, April 21st, 2019 AT 8:27 AM

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