Not starting issue

1989 FORD AEROSTAR
3,123,857 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JESSE RADLEY
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Engine turns over but will not start, it is getting spark and gas. the previous owner broke the shifter lever and I pulled the cable loose from the column to be able to shift. It has not started since. is there a switch on the column for a relay?
Dec 10, 2017 at 8:17 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I am not exactly sure what you have done, but if there is spark and fuel, it should run. I suggest the following:

Check fuel pump pressure.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peh7-pFycyc

Next, check to make sure the spark is a hot blue snapping spark.

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

If spark is good and fuel pressure is within the manufacturer's specs, then you need to check if the fuel injectors are working.


https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-fuel-injector

Let me know what you find.
Dec 11, 2017 at 10:02 AM
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