okay it doesnt happen all the time, seem like it only does it after it has been started and shutoff a few times during that day but when you turn the key it turns over quite a bit more than it should to fire up, and when it does it kinda sputters and then runs fine.. any input on this would be greatly appreciated.
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another vote for the iac. Take it off and clean it out with some throttle body cleaner.
i bought a new iac motor reset the computer and just got through checking the tps voltage which is fine and it still does it 
i've had similar problems and i also got a new iac. it seemed to do the trick for a while but ocassionally after my car has been running and then sitting for an hr or so it just won
t turn over. when i let it sit for a while longer it will start right up. it's very annoying because it usually does it when i'm in a hurry. i could never figure it out. it always starts first thing in the morning though.
t turn over. when i let it sit for a while longer it will start right up. it's very annoying because it usually does it when i'm in a hurry. i could never figure it out. it always starts first thing in the morning though.
what year is the car?
how do you check the coolant temp sensor? I did notice today that when i first start the car that the electric fans are coming on as soon as it fires up, i thought they only came on after the car reaches a certain temp...
well i use a scaner but you can ohm it out if you can find the specs on it
hmm, i dont have a clue where that sensor it, guess ill have to go get me a book. heh. thanks ill let you know if it works...
this SUCKS and really starting to get on my nerves. its steadily getting worse every time i get in it never starts up the first time i turn the key.. it will just turn over and over and over and never fire up... after the first attempt to start it fails i turn the key off and try to start it again, and it seems to fire up prematurely like the first time the starter turns over it will fire up and then run horrible until i give it some gas. please help. im totally lost.. i have replaced battery, iac, tps, cap, rotor, plugs, wires, coil...
try cleaning your maf meter and air filter. i've had similar problems and thought the same thing and never even considered the air filter and maf meter. i have a afm powerpipe so it's in the fenderwell so it's not easily accessible but i had to take a look. my filter was disguisting and i'm guessing the cause of my car not starting after it's been running. i cleaned the filter with a k&n kit and cleaned the maf meter with some maf meter cleaner spray i got at pep boys. so far no problems.
Check PCV valve at rear of intake,could be stuck open.Check for cracked,leaking hose on top of PCV valve.Basically a vacuum leak. Simple check! Could also be ignition related.Check for coil spark/plug spark when it will not fire up. Good Luck!!
I'm starting to think TFI Module.
+1
I was thinking the same thing..:beer:
u talking about this?
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i think i read somewhere that the msd blaster coils are garbage and i put one on there. i dont think i have the stock one anymore, should i get the control module, or a different coil first... ?
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i think i read somewhere that the msd blaster coils are garbage and i put one on there. i dont think i have the stock one anymore, should i get the control module, or a different coil first... ?
You are thinking coil packs for mod motors, reg. coils for 302 motors are pretty good. I believe the module you are looking for is on pass. fender well under iat sensor on air intake.It has ribbed heat sink about 4 in. x 4in. Some one correct me if I'm wrong on this part! The ccrm (constant control relay module) controls fan,it may be starting to go,but it receives signals from other sensors like the coolant sensor mentioned earlier.A Ford manual would really help you.
well, finally broke down and took it to a shop... it is the MAF sensor... when i first bought the car i installed a jlt true cold air kit which moved my MAF sensor to the very bottom of the front fender... and it eventually got wet from driving in the rain... so it shorted it out... i have one question though, the shop i took it to is telling me the iac motor which i recently replaced is bad too... would a shorted out MAF sensor cause the iac motor to act up? i think the shop is just tryin to get some extra money out of me, the one on the car is only a few months old...
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