Car cranks wont start

1994 MERCURY TOPAZ
250 MILES
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JUDDE
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Tried battery, spark plugs, filter, pump, all works fine
May 20, 2012 at 1:15 AM
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JUDDE
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I even sprayed inside cylinders with fuel and still wont start
May 20, 2012 at 1:16 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Go to this walk thru link: https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start
May 20, 2012 at 1:51 AM
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CADIEMAN
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ck the coils and for spark at the plugs
May 20, 2012 at 1:58 AM
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JUDDE
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If i have spark in one will they all have spark? What coils? I pulled the old plugs and they were grimey with black sludge, could the injectors be just as bad or worse?
May 20, 2012 at 7:49 PM
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Check/test the crankshaft position sensor-
May 20, 2012 at 8:33 PM
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JUDDE
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How do i test the sensor
May 20, 2012 at 10:30 PM
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DJCL
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If it will not run when adding fuel there's a good chance your missing spark @ the plugs. The best way to check this is with a spark tester. To test the system you will neet some test equipment with out it you would be guessing and spending a lot of money that could have paid to have it checked. My advice is to check all fuses on the car and then have some one do a diagnostic test to pin point the problem.
May 20, 2012 at 10:51 PM
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JUDDE
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I have a scan tool but cant find DLC on my car, any idea where it may be? Specific instructions on how to find it will help I looked under the hood, under the dash cant find it anywhere. I am using an Innova brand 3040.
May 27, 2012 at 11:15 PM
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In engine compartment,Its on left strut tower
May 28, 2012 at 2:29 PM