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Old 03-16-2012, 10:58 AM   #1
cconrad12
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Exclamation 98 Ford Contour SE 2.0 Zetec Won't Start

Okay, so it is a general problem. The vehicle will turn over, but will not actually start. Normally.

The problem started happening roughly 2 weeks ago. It would normally turn over and crank right up. But then it started to turn over more and more before it would actually start, and now it will not start at all. After first experiencing the no-start condition I allowed it to just sit for 3 days. Attempted to started it again, and to my surprise it started up, albeit unwillingly. I drove it roughly a mile, then parked it back in my driveway. Turned it off, started it up again with no issues. About an hour later, I went back out and tried again. It wouldn't start at all now. I repeated this process about 3 times, and now it won't start at all. It's been sitting for a week and still won't start. It tries to, but it just doesn't. Now, I used a spark tester and checked the end of the plugs, and it is getting spark. The fuel pump sounds like it is working, and when I depressed the schraeder valve, the gas shot out pretty far. Back when I was able to get it to start after sitting for a few days it would run absolutely perfect until I left it sit for about an hour.

Based on these symptoms, does anyone have any idea what the issue could be? Or if you could simply tell me what step to take next in the diagnosis I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks for the help!
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