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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 06:28 PM
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no start troublshoot

I've been trying to get my 88 xlt lariat to start up. Its a V8 5.0 and doesn't fire. The most I've gotten out of it is a pop out the tailpipe. The pressure at the rail is 35, I know its a little low but it should start. I get codes 21, 24, and 81.

It gets spark, but not alot. Anything else I should try?
 
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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 06:47 PM
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is it good spark(blue) or bad spark(yellow)? Plus if you've been trying to start it enough times and the plugs have gotten wet they'll be junk





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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 07:13 PM
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I think it was yellow, very small. Whats the difference?
 
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blue spark is what you want. Yellow won't ignite the combustion chamber. try changing the coil




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