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Cranks but not start!

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#1
Hello Everybody,
Need some help with my fiesta, my car cranks but no start. 1.6L engine
It has power on sparks, put some start fluid thru the air incoming hose that goes to throttle body, throttle body opens ok, bur car doesn't start.
No codes, change spark plugs already, ignition module, same results, look like low compression when I put the engine belt back,
without the engine belt sounds normal. Any idea will be appreciated
 
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scotman

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#2
I dont understand. Why did you removed the belt?
I would begin by disconnecting the negative battery cable and letting it set for about 15 minutes.
This sounds like an immobilizer issue. Or possibly even the fuel pump. Have you been driving around with a very low fuel level for extended period of time? Maybe the fuel pump or its relay are failed?
You dont mention how many miles on your Fiesta. So, with such limited information, we can only guess in broad generalities.
 
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econoboxrocks

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#3
Connect your OBD port up to something that can read and diagnose it.
You've got air and spark, but no gas.
This car has computers. Ask them what's going on.
 

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#4
Someone mess with the Fuel Pump or it's relay?

Would establish a code - several of them - so if you are not getting codes - but crank, no start, then suspect the Immobilizer is engaged.

Can you lock and unlock doors thru the keyfobs?

Trunk un-lock button would also work - but not always, when the immobilizer is engaged.

I guess we'll start simple - have you checked to see if the Horn works then the BCM is getting power - if not - the Horn Fuse may have blown.

No Horn? If that fuse to the Horn Relay blew, much of the BCM (Body Control Module) quits working.

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This would affect the Fuel Delivery system and also not set any codes. It'd crank all day - just no codes.

So IF horn works - then we have to look into Relays...and the Body Control Module.

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Pull out the Owners manual and VERIFY
the RELAY is not blown - will require a Ohmic check
and test the contacts to make sure it's not blown open internally.​

To be honest, it's easier to grab/buy a spare relay - maybe two - because the CONNECTOR TERMINALS have different widths - but only uses two type of widths.

A/C and Radiator Fan use one type of width, others use a different width - you'll see what I mean when you try to install a narrow toothed Connector type-relay into a socket that needs Wide-width Connector type-relay and vice a versa....

So if one Relay goes bad, you can try to swap with another of a similar rating and Connector Size, - but not all relays have the same size connector "tabs"

This is a 2015, so that means AGE and Corrosion too - so it may mean some cleaning of the GROUND terminals in the vehicle engine compartment - if one "snapped" off the lug - it can cause this Crank/Fail condition too - but that would set a code.
 
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#5
Hello Everybody,
Need some help with my fiesta, my car cranks but no start. 1.6L engine
It has power on sparks, put some start fluid thru the air incoming hose that goes to throttle body, throttle body opens ok, bur car doesn't start.
No codes, change spark plugs already, ignition module, same results, look like low compression when I put the engine belt back,
without the engine belt sounds normal. Any idea will be appreciated

I have the same issue with my 2016 Fiesta. What did you come up with as a solution? I also get spark but it will not fire even spraying ether straight into the intake.
 
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#6
There has been no response from the OPs original post in 2021.
It would be better for you to start a new thread with your car information, issue & recent changes.
It will be easier to keep your solutions in a dedicated thread to your problem.
 

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Hiya wondering if anyone can help me, I’m have the same problem, cranks but won’t start, my horn work and have had fuel pump changed as that’s what the machanic thought it was, it’s not showing any faults on the machine. Petrol seems to leaking into my oil.
 
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Hiya wondering if anyone can help me, I’m have the same problem, cranks but won’t start, my horn work and have had fuel pump changed as that’s what the machanic thought it was, it’s not showing any faults on the machine. Petrol seems to leaking into my oil.
There has been no response from the OPs original post in 2021.
It would be better for you to start a new thread with your car information, issue & recent changes.
It will be easier to keep your solutions in a dedicated thread to your problem.
 


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