2000 Ford Taurus Wagon, Auto., 3.0L with 140k miles

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GLC4292
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The car won't start unless the gas peddle is used. It will not idle without pressure on the gas peddle. In the past there were a couple of instances where I had to use the gas peddle to start it. My local garage has changed a sensor that is in the $300+ dollar range without much success. His computer tells him that the car thinks it is at an altitude of 5,000 feet. The car has been there for nearly 2 weeks.
Oct 30, 2007 at 3:15 PM
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MERLIN2021
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Should be the mass air flow sensor then, try unplugging it to see if it runs, if not it's either a wiring problem in that cucuit, or the PCM needs a reflash...or replace.
Oct 30, 2007 at 7:48 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Have them try an IAC motor
Oct 31, 2007 at 12:39 AM
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