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2001 Lincoln Continental Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuel pump, Mechanic, Battery.
Mileage: 115,000 miles.

Asked on December 15, 2012

Lincoln Continental Fuel pump Problem

Just had the fuel pump assembly replaced on a 2001 Lincoln continental. It died and got towed to our garage - mechanic said it was pulling 0 pressure. Just picked it up and it seems to be running a bit rough idle-wise. Does the computer have to relearn using a new fuel pump? Just curious
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Replied on December 15, 2012

No, there is no relearn for the fuel pump. Check to make sure the tech didn't knock off a vacuum hose or something when working on it.

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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Replied on December 15, 2012

If the battery was disconnected when they replaced the fuel pump the idle air control valve has to relearn the target idle speed-keep driving it till it relearns the idle speed-

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on December 15, 2012

Bouncing heads there buddy, is it just you and me-too bad we can't tell

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on December 15, 2012

Thanks so much gentlemen. Kind of thought that the idle might need to be re-educated. I'm going to drive it most of tomorrow so if the problem doesn't disappear then my mechanic will see me first thing Monday...:-) Specially after what i just got charged for this repair. Youch...
Again thanks for the help - both good ideas.
Craig

Tiny Response from Crawfocsit
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Replied on December 15, 2012

Hope we helped.

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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Replied on December 15, 2012

No problem, that's what we here for to help-keep us posted

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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