Hot engine starting

1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
141,000 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RANDALL729
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I can't seem to figure out this problem that has occurred two times now. The car is driven thirty miles and turned off. Then if you may want to start again, it cranks over but won't restart. After waiting ten minutes, it will start as normal. I checked the battery voltage and this was 11.19 volts as I thought a low voltage would affect the electrical starting system. I have just replaced the fuel filter and a new fuel tank and fuel pump. The car has normal operating temperature. If anyone has a suggestion for this , that would be great. Thank you.
Dec 14, 2018 at 11:01 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

The battery is almost dead. it needs to be 12.4 to 12.6 volts. this could be the entire issue but needs to be confirmed.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

What is the voltage when the engine is running?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

Roy
Dec 14, 2018 at 11:05 AM
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RANDALL729
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Thank you Roy. The car wouldn't start again after thirty miles of driving. After it had completely cooled down then it starts. The battery voltage without the motor running was 11.94 volts. I checked with the engine running and the volts were jumping way out of control and could not get a steady reading. From 4 to 19 volts. The readings were all over the place. Once again will not start at normal operating temperature. Don't know what to fix the problem. Checked fuses, okay. Runs fine at the operating temperature but when car is shut off will not start. You might have an idea.
Dec 15, 2018 at 4:21 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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You need a battery and a alternator.

Roy
Dec 15, 2018 at 4:26 PM
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RANDALL729
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I will do this as per your answer. Hopefully will remedy this starting problem. Thank you very much. I'll have to let you know what comes of it. It will be a few days before I can do this.
Dec 15, 2018 at 5:08 PM
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No problem, we will be here.

Roy
Dec 15, 2018 at 5:38 PM
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RANDALL729
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Thank you for your expert advice and I can always count on 2CarPros.com..
Dec 15, 2018 at 8:04 PM
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You are welcome.

Thank you for the kind words.

Roy
Dec 15, 2018 at 8:11 PM
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RANDALL729
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I have no way of paying for advice on disability and senior citizen and really hate to ask questions about my car problems. I try to do all my repairs if I can. I really appreciate advice to help me out. I have three vehicles to fix at times.
Dec 15, 2018 at 8:55 PM
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That is what is nice about this site. It is free and we have a panel of experts here to help you with your issues.

We are always glad to help.

Roy
Dec 16, 2018 at 6:05 AM