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1991 Escort won't start


rosesguy
09-17-2005, 04:05 PM
I've got a 91 Escort with the 1.9L SEFI engine. Was driving to work yesterday and suddenly the car died and now it won't start. It will crank, just not turn over. When I turn the key the Fuel Cutout light is coming on, but I've reset it and that does not seem to have any effect. I've checked and I am getting fuel at least up to the injectors. I appear to be getting spark from the plugs as well. What else do I need to try/check?

thanks!

chevyn0va1
09-17-2005, 06:41 PM
I've got a 91 Escort with the 1.9L SEFI engine. Was driving to work yesterday and suddenly the car died and now it won't start. It will crank, just not turn over. When I turn the key the Fuel Cutout light is coming on, but I've reset it and that does not seem to have any effect. I've checked and I am getting fuel at least up to the injectors. I appear to be getting spark from the plugs as well. What else do I need to try/check?

thanks!

check your timing belt. Easy way is to take your oil cap off and have someone bump the key to turn the engine over and look and see if your lifters are moving. if not then your t/belt is shot.

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