1992 Ford Taurus wait 5minutes to restart

1992 FORD TAURUS
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DANAJANN
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1992 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

After turning car off . Sometimes I have to wait 5 minutes for it to start. New battery and terminals. It has lost power while driving but all lights are on but after waiting a few minutes it starts right up. Usually happens six times a week but you never know when
Jan 16, 2010 at 8:33 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Do below to determine whether it's a fuel or spark problem:

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 3/16 away from ground -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it.
Jan 16, 2010 at 8:47 AM
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