KimberlyGT

<FONT color=black>I have a 2002 GT (automatic) with 8600 miles, my question is.. when I go to start my car, the engine will crank but it doesn't start. It will do this 2 times then it will start with me giving it a little gas. Now I don't give it gas everytime I start my car, but it doesn't seem like it'll start unless I do so when going through this. It does this about 4 times a week.. twice a day. This is a problem I've been going through for 9 months (had the car for 1 year), when I take it in for oil changes, of course it doesn't act up then. I would leave it with the dealership, but they would need it for a week before they even looked at it. I like to get advice from the forums.. since the mechanics at the dealerships seem to know nothin<IMG src=smileys/smiley6.gif border="0">. Any comments about this would be appreciated! Other than this issueand the windows screeching like hell.. I love my car!! <IMG src=smileys/smiley1.gif border="0"></FONT></P>


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mdvaldosta

That is hapenning to alot of people, including myself with an '02 gt ... only not as bad, just sometimes it turns over a while and starts weak.

Black Horse

Sounds to me like possibly a TPS or IAC problem but not completly sure.....I'll make a call real quick and find out for ya!!!</P>


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KimberlyGT

Oh thanks!!<IMG src=smileys/smiley4.gif border="0">

Black Horse

Ok I got some info.....One possibility is the DPFE sensor....(Pressure Feedback Exhaust sensor)... This is part of the emission control system and we see all sorts of problems with them.....That could be a possiblity and if you have the money they have a list price of $72.40 and the part # is F77Z9J460AB.... you could try and replace it but I'm not completely sure it will solve the problem...I've just seen it happen alot on Fords as I administer warranty claims on cars...It is located to the left of the master cyl. on the firewall if you arein front of the vehicle looking at the engine..it only take about 15. mins to replace...I hope this info helps!!<IMG src=smileys/smiley16.gif border="0">

Black Horse

It is held on by 2 nuts. and has 2 vacuum lines and a wire connecter...thats all!!!!

KimberlyGT

Yes, thanks for the info!! It seems simple enough and definitely affordable! I will be so happywhen my carstarts up like normal! <IMG src=smileys/smiley1.gif border="0">(if this is the problem). I will look into getting the sensor and replacing it.. hopefully this weekend. </P>


Thanks again <IMG src=smileys/smiley4.gif border="0"></P>


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Black Horse

No problem...Just ask anytime!! <IMG src=smileys/smiley2.gif border="0">

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Black Horse

I dont see any TSB'S on this Doug