1998 Ford Contour refusal to start

Tiny
JMHILD
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  • 1998 FORD CONTOUR
1998 Ford Contour 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive 35000 miles

I have a 1998 Ford Contour that's developing an attitude. Last summer while we were in Denver, it wouldn't start after visiting a mall. By the time roadside assistance arrived, it started just fine, thank you very much.

Yesterday, after a short trip/errand in Boulder, it wouldn't start again. Another hot day, if that is a factor. Finally had to haved it towed to my house while I think on it. Thanks.
Friday, May 28th, 2010 AT 5:52 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Next time it refuses to start don't wait for nothing do below immediately to determine if its fuel or spark problem.

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 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
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Friday, May 28th, 2010 AT 6:24 PM

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