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jacob castro Posted on Jan 15, 2013
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Engine won't get gas

Engine works good, putting gas in the carburetor to get it to stay running. for some reason the engine isn't getting gas to it.

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Check the fuel cut off switch in the trunk its on the l/s .look for yellow label

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  • Posted on Jun 06, 2011

SOURCE: Dear sirs, I have a

possibly the ignition is bad. If you turn the key forward and then crank it from the battery to the starter will it start and run?

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SOURCE: Only cranks and stay if

Test the TPS Sensor & replace the front
O2 Sensors if they have 100,000 miles on them

Clean the MAF Sensor with CRC MAF Cleaner,
Spray the throttle plate with the CRC throttle body
cleaner

Check for vacuum leaks

You may have to have a shop smoke test the
intake & other items

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  • Posted on Aug 08, 2011

SOURCE: my 2001 ford crown victoria

A few different things could be going on here. Some things to check: possible vacuum leak, TPS (throttle position sensor), IAC (idle air control valve). I would check these first. Is the ck engine light on? If it is, take it to your local O'Rielly's or Auto Zone, they will scan it for free. Hope this helps, TJ

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