1997 Ford Contour starting

1997 FORD CONTOUR
129,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JAYTAMM
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the car has been sitting for 2yrs now i need it to start it cranks but does not turn over I changed the battery, spark-plug and wires what's next?
Aug 5, 2010 at 6:36 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Cranks but no start condition:

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 3/16 away from ground -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it.
Aug 5, 2010 at 6:43 PM