car will not start, but cranks

[thegabino]

i got rear ended and the van that hit me push me into a trucks back bumper, the radirator broke and the front end is wreck,

my problem now is that my car wont start, it cranks but the car wont turn on, it not the fuel cut off button cause its not up, i think its the crank sensor but i dont know, please help guys, thanks

[jglutz]

Fuel inertia switch...is it a festiva?...if so...inside the car just above the driverside rear shock...under the speaker....just press it in.
If it is not a festiva....look in your owners manual.

[freshtiva]

How come there are three identical posts on this :?: :?: :?:

fixed. other two removed

[thegabino]

yeah its a festiva. no its not the fuel inertia switch, so yeah, sorry bout not lookin at other posts, i just want to fix my festiva soon

[freshtiva]

Engine cranks but wont start.

1. Check all wires for breaks, cuts, and or abrasions from accident.
2. Check connections for corroded or burned contacts
3.Check coil wire
4. Check coil
5. Check condenser
6. Check ignition Module

Have you read the rules about posting in this area ? In order for us to help you need to let us know about your car. Year, model, transmission, etc. Here is a link to the accouncement sticky at the top of the page.

http://www.fordfestiva.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3590

[thegabino]

sorry bout the info, my car is a 1990 1.3liter - 3 speed auto tranny, when my car got hit in the front the car turned off and only cranks,

before the crash, my car was miss firing alot, when i would take off when the engien was cool or just turned on, it would also miss when the car was in overdrive, or on the highway, the rpms would jump up and down with the car boggin