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1996 Mercury Cougar Repair Question


Topics covered: Choke, Fuel injector, Fuel pressure.
Mileage: 140,000 miles.

Asked on July 30, 2012

My 1996 mercury cougar xr7 is shutting off after i fire it up. it starts up and then idles down. Whats causing this to happen?

My 1996 mercury cougar xr7 is shutting off after i fire it up. it starts up and then idles down. Whats causing this to happen? i gap the spark plugs i sealed the intake manifold and the fuel injector gasket.






Avatar Asked by dontrell

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Replied on July 30, 2012

scan for codes, check fuel pressure, clean throttle plate on both sides with choke cleaner, an dcheck for vacuum leaks.

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