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2003 FORD C-MAX
198,000 MILES • 1.6L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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COLM
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Engine management light on P2300. Replaced coil plug as was broken replaced coil and leads and plugs with new ones it has spark and it has fuel will not start. I did a compression test cylinder one 120 psi, cylinder two 90 psi, cylinder three 60 psi, and cylinder four 120 psi, not too off. the four cylinders are down but var was running up to piony the wire broke in the coil pack plug.
Any suggestions please?
Aug 22, 2017 at 10:43 AM
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STEVE W.
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I would try a leak down test to see if you can locate the problem that is dropping the compression. That low on two cylinders will make it very hard to get it running especially if it's a bad head gasket between 2 and 3.
Aug 23, 2017 at 11:10 AM
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Does the engine have spark? Lets start from the basics to get you back on the road. Here is a guide to help us get started. Also can you upload a picture of the wiring repair please?

Here are some guides to get us started.

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

and

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

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken


Aug 23, 2017 at 11:18 AM
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