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    Starts then stalls

    All i did was adjust the tilt to a "better" position went to start the car and it stalled. Started again, stalled. Then, I opened the door (listen for fuel pump) I turned the key on didnt hear the pump like I normally would. Then waited a few seconds tried again and it started and stayed running.

    Starter ignition switch on the column?
    Fuel Pump relay?
    Random electrical issue that wont ever happen again?

    Ideas?

    #2
    Pop the covers off the steering column. Check out the condition of the ignition switch. The little jostle from exercising the tilt may have disturbed something.
    ~David~

    My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
    My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz

    Originally posted by ootdega
    My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."

    Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
    But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck

    Originally posted by gadget73
    my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.




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      #3
      Checked the switch, seems to be intact. Crimped the metal tabs that hold the plastic piece a bit tighter. I also shook the wiring and hit the switch itself. Couldnt be replicated.

      Just hoping it doesnt leave me stranded somewhere.

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        #4
        Keep a spare fuel pump relay with you. Could be the contacts in it getting crud built up on them.

        Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
        rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)

        Originally posted by gadget73
        ... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.

        Originally posted by dmccaig
        Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.

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          #5
          Originally posted by sly View Post
          Keep a spare fuel pump relay with you. Could be the contacts in it getting crud built up on them.
          Have a link to a good quality one?

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            #6
            Ebay along with many on-line auto parts store have them. I think Standard "T" line are lower quality ones so I'd stay away from them. Any others should be fine. May even find them at your local auto parts store.
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              #7
              actually... the parts stores carry the wells/standard versions (store brands are rebranded Standard or Wells parts) and those are as good as old stuff at this point and the contactors are clean.

              Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
              rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)

              Originally posted by gadget73
              ... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.

              Originally posted by dmccaig
              Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.

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