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I just had the timing belt replaced on my 99 Ford Contour LX 2.0 engine 4 cylinder and now the number 3 cylinders not firing. What is the problem

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It's not the timing belt. If one cylinder is out of time, they all are. Check all the components that were disconnected during the procedure, and check the security of connections on the engine even if they weren't disconnected. Check especially fuel injectors, coils on plug (COP) or coil packs, spark plugs and plug wires.

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Judging by your description, I would say that your #3 cylinder isn't firing...

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98 ford contour 2.0 belt routing

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  • Posted on Mar 17, 2009

SOURCE: misfire on cylinder 6 on a 2002 ford escape 3.0 6 cylinder DOHC

the back side is from front(passenger side) of engine 1,2,3
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  • Posted on Oct 24, 2009

SOURCE: Engine code states cylinder 2 misfire. Replaced

sounds like a bad injector, just connection at the injector, also check for leaks at intake, one more thing , do a compression test on that cylinder start there, good luck.

cy schousboe

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  • Posted on Nov 29, 2009

SOURCE: 1998 ford ranger, number 3 cylinder mis fires.

When you change the plug what color is the tip of the old one? This could be the answer to your problems. It should be a light beige or tan if everything is working properly.Just take one of the old plugs down to your local garage and get the mechanic to have a look at it. He'll be able to tell you why it keeps misfiring. Hope this helps.

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Timing belt broke on 1996 Contour; sepentine belt replaced only 3 yrs. ago - related?

Not at all. Your serpentine belt is in the same area as the timing belt, however is NOT related to the function of your timing belt.

If you have a 4 cylinder 2.0, then you have little to worry. Most of the contour 4 cylinder engines are supposed to be "non-interference"... which basically means that if the timing belt breaks, then there is not much risk of your contour's engine to have internal damage!

So... Replace the timing belt, and you should be back on the road within 1 day.
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