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I was driving my 2005 lincoln ls down the hwy and the car died. Now i try to start it and it starts but instantly dies. What do you think the problem is?
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Pull the MAF sensor and give it a cleaning the correct way.Sometimes something shorts those probes(tiny wires and delicate) and your engine will cut a shine on you.
Look up how to clean the MAF sensor if you don't know how. don-ohio
Why would a dealer not be able to find the issue?
Start by checking codes.
If you have to, drive with a scanner,not a code reader on it,to capture data.
If it only has issues when turning the steering wheel and is speed related with the turning, you have a place to start.
I assume the dealer did all that.
I have a 2004 V8,so let me know, what help you need.
Try taking the exhaust pipe loose at the manifold. I had a Chevy Suburban that acted the same way, it turned out to plugged catyletic converter. The converter wasn't letting the exhaust out, the truck had no power, it would stall and then start right up and great for about five seconds the run rough and quit. Once I disconnected the exhaust it started right up and ran great. You could also try taking the O2 sensors out (for test purposes) ahead of the converter that will give the exhaust a place to go
I'm having a similar problem with my ford. By the sounds of it you have a fuel delivery problem, either clogged fuel filter or bad fuel pump (there are other issues that can cause this problem). Steps will have to be taken to try and narrow the problem down. i.e. check for spark, fuel pressure. Have someone turn the key over while you listen near the tank, if you hear a whining or similar noise this usually means your fuel pump is working.
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