1994 Ford Taurus No Spark

1994 FORD TAURUS

REDFOX40_2

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i was driving home and the car just died. the engine will turn over but not fire. We have replaced the coil and still no spark. 1994 Taurus 3.8
We are possibly thinking voltage regulator, not sure where to find it.
any suggestions?

Feb 28, 2007 at 11:45 AM

TAURUSWHEEL

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I think the regulator is integral to the alternator, but if the engine's cranking that isn't your problem.. do you have fuel pressure??? Can you hear the fuel pump turn on?? How about the dist cap and rotor??? Still in good shape?? Pull the cap and check the pieces, make sure nothing broke... Any check engine light??? Get it scanned for any possible stored codes that may not have set the light on.. don't replace parts blindly

Feb 28, 2007 at 3:11 PM

BHUGG

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Check both fuse boxes. There is the one under the dash and one under the hood.
If all the fuses under the hood are OK, try swapping out some of the relays in the box under the hood to make sure that they are all OK.

Good Luck.

Feb 28, 2007 at 4:16 PM

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Do not replace the voltage regulator first; it is integral to the alternator and is unlikely the cause if the engine cranks. Check both fuse boxes and swap under-hood relays, inspect the distributor cap and rotor, confirm fuel-pump operation and fuel pressure, and scan for stored codes before replacing more parts.

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A 1994 Ford Taurus 3.8 died while driving and cranks but will not fire. The coil was replaced with no spark. Experts said the regulator is part of the alternator and is not the likely issue if it cranks. They advised checking both fuse boxes and relays, the distributor cap and rotor, fuel pump and fuel pressure, and scanning for codes rather than replacing parts blindly.

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