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Old 04-30-2006, 12:56 AM
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my car will start when it is cold,but after it runs and gets up to temp. I shut it off and it won't start back.It has been doing this for a couple of weeks and I can't track the problem.Replaced fuel filter,plugs,wires,cap,rotor,dis. module,coil,tps.When it is running it will stay running for hours,but won't rev past 3500 rpms as soon as I shut it off won't start back up unless I let it set for an hour or so.Check engine light is on but I have a SNAP-ON mt2500 scanner and I tried to scan the codes but it won't communicate w/the ecm.I found that when it won't start it does not have 12v on the red/blue stripe wire coming out of the distributor module.ANYONE have a clue???
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Old 04-30-2006, 01:28 AM
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what did you do to your tps?
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Old 04-30-2006, 01:32 AM
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I replaced it with another used one that I had from a previous car that I know is good.
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Old 04-30-2006, 01:34 AM
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next time you have this problem with the car not starting unplug the tps and try to start it unpluged. If it starts you need to re-adjust it.
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Old 04-30-2006, 02:04 AM
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anyone know what the red wire w/blue stripe coming off the dis. module goes to? I know with key on ign.off it should have 12v.mine doesn't!
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Old 04-30-2006, 02:14 AM
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u should ne able to find it here

http://www.veryuseful.com/mustang/tech/engine/
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