Truck won't start help! - Ford Forums

05-30-2003, 11:33

I have an 1988 bronco 2 XLT 2.9 engine rear WD.The problem is the car won't start at all its not gettin gas to the injectors i think.I am getting gas from the fuel tank and and thru the gas filter underneath the truck but stops some where before it gets to the engine. I think it maybe my ignition module but thats my guess as i have heard that go bad on these kinds of trucks. any help would be appreciated.

big1 · 05-31-2003, 06:20

You jumped from a fuel problem to an ignition problem.
Have you made certain if your getting fuel? There is a small valve on the fuel rail that look's like a tire valve. Remove the cap and depress the plunger after turning the key on several time's. Please be careful doing this. Make sure the engine is cool and keep your eye's protected. If the fuel spray's out you have fuel.
Have you checked for spark at the plug's?

05-31-2003, 15:27

I replaced the plugs with new ones . I did what you told meand no gas is coming out of the valve at all i heard some air come out that was it.

big1 · 05-31-2003, 16:52

Now you need to pull the fuel line away from the filter ( engine side) and check for fuel delivery ( remember no smoking ) If no fuel when the key is on or seem's to be moving slowly remove the fuel line on the otherside of the filter and check again for fuel flow with the key on. This should help you diagnose the problem.