Car not starting after #1sparkplug wire boot cought on fire.

Asked by GuruWX23G Apr 29, 2018 at 02:28 PM about the 1998 Ford Taurus SE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I was driving and had to pull over. Car stopped
running. The #1sparkplug boot on the wire was on
fire. I replaced all plugs and wires. Car still doesn't  
start. Could it be coil or the brain.

1 Answer

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Check for incorrectly routed plug wires, if they are routed correctly the check for spark, but even if you have a bad coil the car should start on the remaining cylinders. The Emergency Fuel Pump Shut Off may have tripped and this will not allow the car to start again. If your vehicle is a sedan, the fuel pump shut-off switch is located on the right side of the trunk behind the trunk liner. If your vehicle is a wagon, the fuel pump shut-off switch is located behind the service panel on the right side of the cargo area. If you find that this is what happened, Use the following procedure to reset the fuel pump shut-off switch. 1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset the fuel pump shut-off switch by pushing down on the reset button. 4. Turn the ignition to the ON position. Pause for a few seconds and return the key to the OFF position. 5. Make a further check for leaks in the fuel system and then start the car. Hope this helps.

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