1998 Explorer will not start

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Jun 6, 2011 | 07:43 AM

SHIPPERMAN

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1998 Explorer will not start

I have a 1998 Explorer that has been having starting problems. I was able to go to the outside relays and tap on them and get it started. Now, it is a no go. Any ideas?

Jun 6, 2011 | 08:29 AM

caseys

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Jun 6, 2011 | 09:37 AM

SHIPPERMAN

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How long have you been using the tapping method on the relays to start the Explorer...? Maybe it is time to replace the relays.

I tried that as well

Jun 6, 2011 | 01:01 PM

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Before tapping on the relays does turning the key to the start position result in a click of any sort, or the starter motor turning the engine over, or absolutely no sounds?

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Jun 6, 2011 | 02:48 PM

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It turns over very well. Just acts like it is getting no gas or something. I had my wife turn the switch on and I heard the fuel pump working

Jun 6, 2011 | 03:02 PM

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Isolate the problem, fuel or spark.

Inject a test fuel into the intake manifold (use a vacuum nipple) and if it starts momentarily, fuel is the issue.

Pull one of the HT wires use a spare spark grounded, you should see a good strong blue spark, if not spark is missing..Philip