throttle problems

1997 FORD ASPIRE
FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BERRYNGHTWL
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I have a 1997 Ford Aspire.I had to change the water pump.and now its ok, idles fine,and responds to pressing on the accelerater pedal when in park. As soon as i shift in to drive, the transaxle shifts in to gear then the motor stops responding to throttle. what have i done.
Jul 27, 2011 at 2:20 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Did you disconnect the battery doing the water pump if so computer has to relearn its programming-due to lost of memories
Jul 27, 2011 at 2:32 AM
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BERRYNGHTWL
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yes i did, will try letting it learn
Jul 27, 2011 at 3:09 AM
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