black87

87 GTHO...My car rotates and fires when i go to start it but it wont stay running...Its getting fuel and firing...I know this b/c if i hold the key over and let the starter turn the engine I can feather the gas but as soon as i let go of the ignition it dies...it has a new ingnition switch and the other switch on the column...my question is what could be causing it to not stay running...and is it possible that the ignition switch auto zone gave me be bad...and one more question on the ignition switch...what is the black wire for that is on the ignition switch, where does it go...

turt

ohhhh boy....... while ur starting the car spray CARB CLEANER in the throttle body. keep spraying while cranking for about 10 seconds. if car starts keep spraying a little in. if it dies without the carb cleaner your not getting fuel (pump?).

black87

Well, I can hold the key over and rev the gas up and down, but its not good for the starter though. Its almost like something is not keeping the fire going...

black87

fuel pump is brand new...fuel pump relay is brand new

PRO50SC

Maybe the electrical part of the switch on the column is not adjusted properly.

black87

thats what im thinking too...what is the black wire for that runs off the ignition switch

PRO50SC

Mosy likely a ground. Have you tried adjusting the switch?

black87

I am going to tom....thats all it can be i have pretty much narrowed everyhitng else out(even though its BRAND NEW!!!! Stupid Auto Zone Parts) Thanks will let you know if it works...

verne2

I'm having starting problems also. At first when the car was running it was bogging down at WOT. Then it just died. When I cut the switch on I can hear the fuel pump whine, but the engine just turns over and won't start. Could it still be the fuel pump. It's a 95 GT Convertible. Thanks for the help.

Blckstng93

Black87 Sounds like a bad switch. Yes, even new parts can be bad right out of the box unfortunately. Had that problem a while back with a starter on my moms Futura and a booster for a Crown Vic.

verne2 Will the engine try to fire at all or nothing? If not the plugs could be fouled or your battery might be low on juice. Id check those first. Is it a manual? Get some buddies together and try poppin it.