Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 98 1.3 engine won't start but has a spark

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Sun 18 Jan 2009 19:59
98 1.3 engine won't start but has a spark - bert929
Help please,car been running fine for 56000 miles now just turns over and over,no hint of firing,There is a spark so i'm thinking fuel pump or relay??.Can i test these?
What about fuel cut off?
Crankshaft sensor?
When i turn on ignition i do not here the fuel pump priming.
Is there a diagnostic plug on these?

All views welcome Thanks Rob.

Edited by Pugugly on 18/01/2009 at 20:23

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Sun 18 Jan 2009 20:35
98 1.3 engine won't start but has a spark - Andrew Moorey (Tune-Up)
Hi Rob
Fuel cut off is inside the drivers or passenger kick panel, look for a hole about the size of a two bob bit. Put your finger in and you will feel the top of the trigger button, needs to be pushed down. Fuel pump relay is above your right knee. As you have a spark the crank sensor is working.
Diagnostic socket is in the left side kick panel under a kidney shaped cover.
Fuel pump can be accessed under the back seat, try running a live feed directly to it.
Andrew
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