Why does my car shut off after I start it?

1995 FORD MUSTANG
222,346 MILES
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TONY_LAM
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Lately when i start up my car, it makes this weird noise like it's coughing or something then it shuts off. I can restart it without any problems but i would like it to get it fix as it is happening everytime i start my car. But for sure, everytime i start my car it makes that noise like its going to shut off. I can't really describe the sound.
Aug 30, 2011 at 1:36 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Check cold start up fuel pressure and run a scan for any unresolved fault codes, start here.
Aug 31, 2011 at 3:05 AM
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TONY_LAM
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I did get the guy at pennzoil to run a scan and their were some codes that showed up, where do i go to get these codes resolved? and How do I check the cold start up fuel pressure?
Aug 31, 2011 at 4:11 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Do you know what the codes are? i can advise if i know the codes, fuel rail pressure need a fuel pressure gauge attached at the rail, some cars (most fords) have a port to hook a gauge into to get the reading.
Aug 31, 2011 at 7:26 AM
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