Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums General Troubleshooting my car will not start

Well, if the car sounds like it is working, (everything is intact, such as good fuel pump, tried pumping the gas, etc) Check for compression in your cylinders, I know with my contour around 130-120 is good compression, cus thats what im gettin and it will start :P if not, Check to see if fuel pressure is good. What you have to locate is a little thing that looks like a tire valve (where you can put air in your tires) And when that is located, have someone try to start the engine, and press down on the valve, if Fuel is sprayed all over the place, that = Fuel Pump is good, and fuel is attempting to get to the fuel injectors. If not, Your problem lays inside your fuel pump. (Note this is located on a fuel line hose, I found mine by the back of the engine compartment, on top, by the air cleaner assembly. Also check your spark plugs, could be a problem there. And lastly, check your timing chain/belt. I hope that will help, And hopefully everything ends up working.