Crown Vic starts roughly

Tiny
BIGCHIEFSFAN2002
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  • 1995 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • 183,000 MILES
I own a 1995 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor. The engine will not turn over on the first 2 or 3 tries. When it finally does catch it will run for a few seconds then die. After I do this 2 or 3 times it will finally stay running, roughly at first but then it warms up and all is good. What should I check?
Friday, December 3rd, 2010 AT 5:16 PM

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Tiny
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Have you checked fuel pump pressure?
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Friday, December 3rd, 2010 AT 5:20 PM
Tiny
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Sounds like a failing Idle Air Control valve. If you hold the gas down just a little, will it start? If it does, more than likelu=y it is the IAC.
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Saturday, December 4th, 2010 AT 1:16 AM
Tiny
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It is located behind the throttle body down behind the intake on just to the drivers side of center. It is tight to replace. Go slow and you can replace it.
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Saturday, December 4th, 2010 AT 1:32 AM
Tiny
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Any luck with the IAC?
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Monday, December 6th, 2010 AT 5:16 AM

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