Will not start after it gets hot.

1993 FORD MUSTANG
183,000 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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THOMAS MCCULLEY
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The car will not start after it is driven and has gotten hot. It has to cool down for several hours. It will crank, but it is not getting any fire. I have replaced the MAF sensor, throttle position sensor and the idle air control motor within the last 5 years. Recently, I replaced the starter, solenoid, cables and battery. I have also replaced the ECU with a rebuilt unit. Every time I change out something, the problem seems to go away and then the car leaves me stranded somewhere. We will go back to tow it home the next day and it will fire right up. It also idles very rough and RPMs fluctuate, dropping almost to a stall before picking back up. There is also a lag in throttle response when accelerating from a stop. This car has the A4LD overdrive automatic and the dual ignition with two coil packs. It is not a California spec. vehicle, if that matters?

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Tom
Feb 3, 2015 at 11:53 AM
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you really need a breakout box for this but i'll send test procedure anyhow you can try replacing crank sensor
Feb 3, 2015 at 12:22 PM
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ala neon test light is required for this to be tested
Feb 3, 2015 at 12:24 PM
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