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#106 of 108 Re: 97 escort dies [dano32] by xwesx Nov 02, 2009 (9:21 am)
Replying to: dano32 (Nov 02, 2009 9:04 am) Try cleaning the Mass Airflow Sensor, which is located along the intake line between the air cleaner and the throttle. It may be that the sensor is giving poor feedback. I experienced the exact condition you describe with a '96 Subaru Outback. It would also illuminate the CEL when this happened, but a scan of the system would not yield any codes (and the plug was working!). A knowledgeable mechanic suggested the MAS, so I gave it a shot (I replaced mine w/ a used unit) and never had another problem with stalling.   As for the plug not working.... what is the problem? Physical damage? Otherwise, there may be a bad fuse that controls it. This happened to me on a Dodge Caravan - the link port was protected by a 10A fuse that had blown; replacing the fuse solved that hiccup. Replies to this message: dano32 (Nov 03, 2009 9:11 am) xwesx (Nov 03, 2009 11:02 am)
#107 of 108 Re: 97 escort dies [xwesx] by dano32 Nov 03, 2009 (9:11 am)
Replying to: xwesx (Nov 02, 2009 9:21 am) well, i was going to clean out the mass airflow sensor, when i noticed the vacuum hose to the fuel pressure regulator was in really bad shape...cracked up real bad, so i cut a piece of line and replaced it, and just on a whim i started the car, drove it for a few minutes, and what do you know? it ran great!! i guess it's fixed for the moment, but while it's fresh in my head i'm gonna clean off the sensor anyways. also i checked the fuse for scanner plug, fuse was good and i inspected the plug itself, and it appeared fine. i'm going to track this problem down though in case of future problems. thanks for your help i really appreciate it when people reply to the post quickly! Replies to this message: xwesx (Nov 03, 2009 11:02 am)
#108 of 108 Re: 97 escort dies [dano32] by xwesx Nov 03, 2009 (11:02 am)
Replying to: dano32 (Nov 03, 2009 9:11 am) That's fantastic!   Vacuum leaks.... they're almost as bad as electrical gremlins. Hopefully your car is back in its 'A' game for a while!

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