Hey all new to the forum, i just bought a 2000 ford explorer which didnt start... i put a new fuel filter, spark plugs and air filter in it...still not starting ...gonna do a a compression test tomm. and see if it the timing chains or tensioners...any other suggestions..sounds like its misfiring actually, it doesnt start with starting fluid sprayed in it....where is the ignition pickup located on these things? thanks for any help...i still need to put a new ignition coil and wires on it. plugs were in horrendous shape and i thought that was the problem.

 

Welcome to the forum!

Have you determined if you have spark? Do you have access to a fuel pressure gauge to determine how much fuel pressure you have? Were there any symptoms leading up to this such as rough idle, check engine light, etc.?

This engine uses a Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor in the ignition system to tell the coils when to fire the spark plugs. If the CKP sensor circuit is malfunctioning or the CKP sensor is out of alignment, you will not have spark. But, checking for spark is easy enough without just continuing to throw parts at it.

-Rod

 

There is spark, i get a weak signal from the wires though when i tested them...gonna do a comp check for the tensioners as i know their notorious for failing before proceding further.

 

didnt check the fuel pressure yet either and i dont know how it ran before as i just bought it w/o it starting...figured i would figure out one way or another.

 

When i bought it the fuel filter was leaking so i had to change that and the plugs and air filter were in dismal shape when i checked them, seems like this vehicle received no tlc over its lifetime....previous owner said it drove good until it wouldnt start, im suprised it even ran for him the way the plugs were. gap on them were .95 or something when i pulled them out lol

 

looks like i will have to change the motor in it..anyone have one for sale?? driver side compression was 50 on all 3 cylinders but the pass. side was fine at 150..i haven't delved deeper into it but probably better off just ripping it out and buying an engine at the junkyard for 3-400.

 

If all cylinders are low on bank 2, I would check the timing chain......Philip

 

i do hear a knock as well when i try to start it( not all the time), but i will delve deeper into it, just a little more work than i thought, i only paid 800 for it, figure i have 1200 to put into before its not worth it.

 

what is the goin rate for these machines?? it has power everything including sunroof, interior is immaculate, no rust, some paint fading on the hood and drivers side fender... i dont really use the blue book values as i think they're inflated...id guess $2-2500.

 

im pretty sure the timing chain missed and messed up a valve is what im saying but i plan on having this thing for awhile so im ready for whatever she has to throw at me...kinda like a marriage made in hell.

 

I would recommend going through at least the chains and tensioners on any motor you get to replace it.

Good luck with it.

 

well i put a code reader on it for ****s and giggles and it comes back "P0230 Fuel Pump Primary Circuit Malfunction", any suggestions on this or what would cause it? mind you the car doesnt start and the plugs were pulled out of it when tested.

 

and the chains and tensioneers will be the first thing i check when i get the new motor...called around and can get a 2001 w/72k miles on it for $600 or a 2000 w/100k for $500.

 

the battery voltage only read 9.7 as well