1997 Ford Fiesta starting

1997 FORD FIESTA
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MICHAEL RAWLINGS
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1997 Ford Fiesta Two Wheel Drive

intrmittent starting problem engine turns but floods
Feb 12, 2010 at 10:47 AM
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DAVE H
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have the vehicle plugged into a diagnostic computer to check for fault codes stored
Feb 16, 2010 at 4:33 AM
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LIONEL1990
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check your fuel pump relay. unplug the relay and start the car, it will start and then die when all the petrol has been burned away. plug the relay back and then the problem will be gone. i just have trouble sometimes locating the relay.
Mar 24, 2011 at 8:29 AM
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