2002 Mercury Sable won't start.

Tiny
HANSEN1937
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  • 2002 MERCURY SABLE
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 60,000 MILES
When the engine is warm, after driving, and I turn off the engine for 5 Minutes or more, it won't start. After waiting for an hour or more, and the engine has cooled off, the engine starts fine and all is normal. The problem is intermittent.

Hans.
Wednesday, May 13th, 2009 AT 9:01 PM

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Tiny
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I turn off the engine for 5 Minutes or more, it won't start. Next time don't wait do below to determine if its fuel or spark

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -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, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors- Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
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Thursday, May 14th, 2009 AT 5:23 AM

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