1999 Lincoln Continental Engine somtimes will not start

1999 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
100,000 MILES • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JAMES JENKINS
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Somtimes the engine turns over but will not start untill I put the shift in nutural, get out of the car and push it back and forth a few times. Then it starts right up and may not have a problem for weeks.
Jun 24, 2010 at 11:43 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Hi James Jenkins, Welcome to 2carpros and TY for the donation Doing that can be an issue with the digital transmission range sensor-do this have helper hold key in starting position and check for power at the TRS white and orange wire if you have it replace the sensor-Let me know what's going on


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Jun 24, 2010 at 5:30 PM
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