2003 Ford Mustang Car Problem

Tiny
EARRICK
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2003 Ford Mustang 6 cyl Automatic 56,000 miles

My 2003 Ford Mustang will usually start on the first try. As of recently my car will start and then it will not keep running, or it just will not start at all. What is wrong with my car?
Thursday, March 18th, 2010 AT 7:17 PM

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Tiny
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Well what is wrong is hard to tell as I don't have here to work on but we can figure this out ok. What I would like you to do if you would is unplug the mass air flow unit and see if it will start. It will not have any throttle response so don't go driving it ok. If you don't know what I asking please ask and I will include a pic for you, let me know what you find ok.
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Friday, March 19th, 2010 AT 10:01 AM
Tiny
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Ok two things, first I have no idea what you are talking about and second what is suppose to happen when I do this?
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Friday, March 19th, 2010 AT 11:22 AM
Tiny
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OK here is a pic of what I need you to unplug. Then see if it will start and idle without dieing. If it does then the mass air flow meter needs to be replaced. Let me know how it goes.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/249564_mass_air_flow_1.jpg

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Saturday, March 20th, 2010 AT 10:41 AM

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