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alomar721 · 01-11-2011, 12:53

Hello there I have a questions for you guys. I have a 1998 Ford Taurus. I start the car up in the morning and I let it warm up for a bit. I get ready to put it in reverse and the car dies an in the past I was able to restart it. Well today it just wouldn't start so I had to jump start it. This only happens in the morning and I live in Michigan so it can be cold in the morning. I am not sure what the problem is. Right now there is no check engine light on. Well thanks for the help.

Scott

**Bert** · 01-11-2011, 14:52

Why did you have to jump start it. Was the battery low or did you crank it a long time? I'd take it to Autozone or Avanced auto parts and have them check for codes. The light doesn't have to be on to have codes. Get some MAF cleaner and clean the MAF, some carb cleaner and clean the IAC.

alomar721 · 01-11-2011, 19:07

I cranked it for awhile and it won't start. I am not sure how old the battery is. I will have to run it up to autozone and see if there is a problem.

Scott

**360ci** · 01-12-2011, 14:18

In cold weather (I think it even states in the owners manual) to press the gas pedal once or twice before you attempt to start it. It helps lower the crank time significantly. At least it does with my '99. I always thought it was meant for older carb engines, but nope!

alomar721 · 01-13-2011, 14:25

Well I had someone run the machine on the car. It came back as a speed sensor. I replaced this about a month ago. I belive I have a loose wire.
Scott

**360ci** · 01-13-2011, 14:31

Always a bugger. Especially when you find out it's a part you had recently replaced.

Some of us on here have a few loose wires, too. Not to worry and thanks for the update.

thefonz · 01-13-2011, 17:27

360ci, don't know it it is true or not, but someone said the biggest problem with your vehicles is a loose nut behind the steering wheel.

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Originally Posted by 360ci

Always a bugger. Especially when you find out it's a part you had recently replaced.

Some of us on here have a few loose wires, too. Not to worry and thanks for the update.

**360ci** · 01-13-2011, 17:31

..Similar to when people have computer problems. I say "problem exists between keyboard and chair" and it shuts them right up.

AutomediaJoe · 01-17-2011, 13:45

try changing the battery or maybe its an alternator problem