Hard to start issue

2006 FORD FALCON
104,561 MILES • 4.0L • 6 CYL • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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ALBISH
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Vehicle stopped while driving. pulled over to start but no fire. had vehicle towed home have replaced battery, cam sensor and crank sensor.
Vehicle will crank and back fire but will not start. engine light and etc light on dash.
Jun 16, 2017 at 4:36 AM
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HMAC300
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if starting with starting fluid check fuel pressure with a gauge in US auto parts rent it. You may need an adapter as well to test. See link.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator
Jun 16, 2017 at 6:47 AM
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ALBISH
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Fuel pump is okay
I have replaced both cam sensors and crank sensor and replacing same issue I have removed number coil and and I have spark ??
Jun 17, 2017 at 12:30 AM
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try a security system reset if you have a manual it may be different from US cars but i will send our link any how. See link.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system
Jun 17, 2017 at 12:06 PM
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ALBISH
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The security system isn't the problem
The etc light is on and after clearing all fault codes it stays on
Jun 17, 2017 at 5:45 PM
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well we have no info on this so not much else we can advise unless you have broken a timing belt/chain etc.
Jun 18, 2017 at 7:15 AM
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ALBISH
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Thank you that is where you are correct I removed the rocker cover to inspect and found the timing chain have broken.
What would cause this and what damage am I going to find ?
Jun 18, 2017 at 8:02 AM
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it depends if it is an interference engine or not. if it's an interference engine then you are going to h ave bent valves if not it will be ok. but we have no info on this car so can't tellyou
Jun 18, 2017 at 1:44 PM