2003 Ford Taurus run then wont start back up

Tiny
WALKERPLAY
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Will start fine when cold, go to the store turn it off come back will turn over but wont start. Few times already
Tuesday, March 20th, 2012 AT 9:30 PM

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Tiny
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Next time it refuses to start check for fuel and spark. Also go to this link: https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start
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Tuesday, February 28th, 2017 AT 11:51 AM
Tiny
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It is firing, no code came up either.
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Tuesday, February 28th, 2017 AT 11:51 AM
Tiny
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Is it cranking?
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Tuesday, February 28th, 2017 AT 11:51 AM
Tiny
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After about twenty minutes it will start. The starter is working.
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Tuesday, February 28th, 2017 AT 11:51 AM
Tiny
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When it is not starting check for spark on two plug wires at the spark plug boots. Use a spark tester or a screwdriver in the end of the spark plug boot. Hold the end near the handle about a quarter of an inch from a known good ground. When cranking there should be rapid sparks jumping the air gap. Check fuel psi and injector pulse. Hope this helps. Tell me the year and engine size with the 8th letter of the VIN number.
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Tuesday, February 28th, 2017 AT 11:51 AM
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We had the exact same problem for a long time and of course the third and cheapest rout was what fixed it. A fuel injection idle air control valve that I got off eBay for roughly $30.00 was super easy to install and fixed it right up. The other two things we tried that did not help us but might help you if the other does not the most common response was that it was the ignition module. Not cheap, about $100.00 eBay, but real easy to put it. Last, a fuel pump. Cheap to buy, but we had to pay for someone to put it in and it was a real bummer when it did not fix the problem. Good luck!
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Tuesday, February 28th, 2017 AT 11:51 AM
Tiny
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Thanks, I will try the fuel injection idle control.
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Tuesday, February 28th, 2017 AT 11:51 AM
Tiny
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If the idle valve is not working you could press down on the gas pedal and see if it starts.
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Tuesday, February 28th, 2017 AT 11:51 AM

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