On occasion it won't start?

Tiny
JCMUG
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  • 1997 FORD MUSTANG
  • 3.8L
  • VR6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
My daughters mustang standard edition. She has poured the money into this money pit as well as I have. She put a motor out of a junk yard in it and it runs like a champ but on occasion it won't start. It acts as if it's loading up sometimes and you have to blow it out. Sometimes during driving it will do the same thing usually while she is at rest at a stop light. We have replace the Mass air flow sensor, the fuel pump and filter twice, had the fuel pressure checked. Vacuum checked for leaks. Fuel injector removed and cleaned. Run at least a gallon of Lucas and only use premium gas. Can you help me out please.
Tuesday, January 20th, 2015 AT 1:39 AM

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Tiny
WRENCHTECH
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Start out by having the codes read and post the NUMBERS here.

If it's truly loading up, there should be some codes identifying that.
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Tuesday, January 20th, 2015 AT 2:16 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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I agree with WRENCHTECH, lets run the codes to see which ones are stored, this guide can help.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

I can tell you if the fuel pump relay is weak it will cause this issue which is inside the CCRM which go out often, here is the location if you want to try it out. It is inside the passengers fender which gets wet FYI. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.

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Sunday, October 13th, 2024 AT 12:53 PM

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