My Car Stalls Out

68,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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NATE623
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I have an 88 Lincoln Town Car that has stalled in the middle of running twice... the readout says "OIL PRESSURE" and "CHARGE SYSTEM" how can I find out what this means?
Aug 11, 2011 at 11:31 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Does it start back easily with no prolong cranking?
Aug 11, 2011 at 11:33 AM
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NATE623
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No. The first time I had to push it into a parking lot after 3-4 tries at restart. After about 10 minutes it restarted on first attempt.

This last time, it didn't restart at all.

On some cranks, it almost wants to start but sounds like it just can't get fuel.
Aug 11, 2011 at 11:47 AM
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RASMATAZ
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https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 3/16 away from ground-have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, Do you hear the fuel pump come On when you turn key on? If not check fuel pump fuse and fuel pump relay if okay-check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,cap and rotor,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it and keep testing
Aug 11, 2011 at 11:49 AM
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NATE623
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Okay, thank you for your help!
Aug 11, 2011 at 11:52 AM
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