No start issue after installing a new battery?

2001 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
100,000 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TAVER YARBROUGH
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Installed new battery and let car run for 10 minutes. Pushed throttle and car shut off immediately. Tried to restart the car and it would turn over but wouldn't start!

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Mar 27, 2023 at 12:47 PM
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It sounds like the fuel pump went out, but to be sure let's do a fuel pressure check, you can rent to gauge at the local auto parts store for cheap or free. Here is a guide to help walk you through the process and I have included instructions in the images below for your car.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

We should run the codes as well.

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

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Mar 28, 2023 at 1:59 AM
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