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1998 Ford Contour GL 2.0L No Start, HARD START
Posted to Ford Driveability on 3/21/2007 7 Replies

hi, i have a 1998 ford contour in our shop and our problem is when u go to start vehicle in the morning it is hard to start, cranks ok wants to start but the plugs get gas fouled, had an engine code p1381 for vct overadvance, took car apart found that the vct ...

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car Vehicle Data

1998 Ford Contour GL

VIN 1FALP653XW
Engine2.0 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI / MULTI PORT
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsNo Start, Hard Start
OccursCold, Hot
Misc.4Dr Sedan

Trouble Codes

P1381Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
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car Vehicle Data

1998 Ford Contour GL

VIN 1FALP653XW
Engine2.0 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI / MULTI PORT
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsNo Start, Hard Start
OccursCold, Hot
Misc.4Dr Sedan

Trouble Codes

P1381Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction