[Shotimes] SHO will not start

[Ian Fisher]

yup, this sounds like it could be a crank sensor
failure.

Ian

--- Justin Schick <jschick@aafp.org> wrote:

> The problem has to be lack of fuel or spark.
> 
> Does the fuel pump prime the system when the key is
> turned to the ON position, prior to going to START?
> You should hear it run for a couple of seconds. You
> can put a pressure gauge on the schrader valve, or
> just push it in with your finger to verify the rail
> is being pressurized.
> 
> Are you getting any spark at all? A good way to
> check is to just put a timing light on each plug
> wire and turn it over. If it blinks, you've got
> spark. If not, it's something in the ignition
> circuit. Sounds like the PCM is new, and I'm
> assuming its wiring harness is ok. I'd check the
> crank sensor, DIS module and coil packs (in that
> order).
> 
> Good luck and keep the list posted!
> 
> Justin
> parted 92 - need something (like one of the above
> mentioned ignition pieces?)?
> 
> >>> "Wax, Ed" <Ed_Wax@csgsystems.com> 9/15/2005
> 2:09:10 PM >>>
> I have a '91 SHO.  It will crank but will not start.
>  I am not
> mechanically inclined so I had it towed to a Ford
> dealership here in the
> Denver area.  It's been 2 weeks now and they still
> cannot get it to
> start, even after consulting with the big boys at
> Ford Engineering.  Has
> anybody out there had this problem before and found
> a way to fix it?
> I've looked through the archives and have seen a
> number of WON'T START
> posts.  I've been told I need a new PCM (pretty sure
> that's the name)
> but a new one didn't solve the problem.  Any help
> would be appreciated.
> 
> Thanks,
> Ed91SHO
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