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My car won't start . . . Please help me!

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  • Start date Start date Aug 30, 2005
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Mach1Guy

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Today I stopped to get gas, filled up the tank, and now the car won't start.

1988 Mustang GT with AOD

Here is what my neighbor and I have deduced so far:
1. The spark appears to be fine (MSD ignition).
2. Distributor cap is tight with no moisture and timing appears to be fine.
3. Fuel pressure is fine.
4. Removed one spark plug and it was dry.


Does anybody have any other ideas? Does this sound familiar at all? Please help before I throw a lit match in the gas tank!!!

Thanks,
Jeremy
 
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carefully depress the shrader valve on the fuel rail and see if you are getting fuel pressure to the injectors. Use safety glasses and a rag as the fuel should spray out. hope this helps
 
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Thanks. I'll give that a try.

Jeremy
 
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