What would cause the engine to shut off?

1986 JAGUAR XJ6
76,171 MILES
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VALBRADEN
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Runs for 5 minutes then shuts off when cold. Put new coil on. New primary coil on.
Jan 4, 2012 at 9:45 PM
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HMAC300
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are you getting any fault codeson the driver info center?
check your fuel pressure this shoudl be 35.5-37 psi. does it shut off and won't restart?check aux air valve and thermo switch.
Jan 5, 2012 at 8:58 PM
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