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Lincoln LS Starting/Stalling

108 messages,  Last post on Oct 13, 2012 at 8:49 AM

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#99 of 108 Re: problems starting after messing with my radio [akirby] by kgrzelecki

Sep 28, 2011 (5:23 pm)

Replying to: akirby (Sep 27, 2011 6:58 am)
Thanks for the info but I replaced my negative clamp that hooks to my battery post due to it being cracked. These problems didn't start until I took the radio out and then put it back in again. I thought it was the ground also that's why I replaced the clamp. Any other thoughts on this?

#100 of 108 Re: problems starting after messing with my radio [kgrzelecki] by akirby

Sep 28, 2011 (6:18 pm)

Replying to: kgrzelecki (Sep 28, 2011 5:23 pm)
I thought there was another strap that Ford added later somewhere in the trunk.

#101 of 108 Re: 2002 lincoln LS Long Crank / Stalling [ajm751] by vaylkarie

Jan 02, 2012 (6:56 am)

Replying to: ajm751 (Aug 24, 2010 10:23 pm)
sounds like a fuel pump relay with the delayed starting/ hard to start....

#103 of 108 Lincoln Turns over but does not start by carlessinphx

Oct 12, 2012 (6:37 am)

The symptoms: The car sat for six months. I connected the battery. It would turn over but not start. I sprayed some starting fluid and it started. Occasionally, I would have to use starting fluid to start it. I thought it was old fuel working its way through. Now, It won't start. The fluid starts it for two seconds and then dead. I noticed the battery is low, so I charged it. Same thing with the starting fluid. Two seconds and dead.

#104 of 108 Re: Lincoln Turns over but does not start [carlessinphx] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Oct 12, 2012 (7:10 am)

Replying to: carlessinphx (Oct 12, 2012 6:37 am)
Well after 6 months you probably have rotten gas, but I can't say for sure. You might check for fuel flow from the fuel pump by either disconnecting a line or by installing a fuel pressure gauge.
 
If you do have fuel flow but won't start without starting fluid, then either it is indeed rotten gas or your fuel injectors are not getting a pulse. In that case, you'll need to buy an inexpensive "NOID" light and test for fuel injector pulse from the car's computer system.

#105 of 108 Re: Lincoln Turns over but does not start [carlessinphx] by carlessinphx

Oct 12, 2012 (1:46 pm)

Replying to: carlessinphx (Oct 12, 2012 6:37 am)
I fixed it. It was the primary fuel pump. I started with the filter, but no gas was going to the filter. And I couldn't hear the sweet hum of the pump.
Ford/Jaguar was nice enough, in this case, to locate access under the passenger's side rear seat. It comes up. Look for two tabs under the front crease. Slide them and the seat comes up. Slide the backseat to the side. Lift up the vinyl and you will see a 6 inch rubber Tab. Remove that and there is the top of the fuel pump case. Before you proceed, go to Auto Zone and buy the new fuel pump. It will have instruction on how to swap it out. Good luck with those fuel line connectors. They are a beoch. Also, I used a hammer and a 3/4" piece of pvc pipe to remove the ring at the top. If you have a better idea, please post.
Buy the pump at Auto Zone, because it includes the two sump filters. O'Reily wants to charge you extra for them.
Some articles say there are two fuel filters in the LS. Actually there are three. Two in the tank and one behind the driver's side tire.

#106 of 108 Re: Lincoln Turns over but does not start [carlessinphx] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Oct 12, 2012 (4:24 pm)

Replying to: carlessinphx (Oct 12, 2012 1:46 pm)
I'd get rid of that gas, or at least swap out the fuel filter pronto and add fresh fuel immediately.

#107 of 108 Re: Lincoln Turns over but does not start [Mr_Shiftright] by carlessinphx

Oct 13, 2012 (5:54 am)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 12, 2012 4:24 pm)
I drove the car all night. It's like its new. No more missing. No more engine light. Everyone should swap out their old fuel pump, just for fun.

#108 of 108 Re: Lincoln Turns over but does not start [carlessinphx] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Oct 13, 2012 (8:49 am)

Replying to: carlessinphx (Oct 13, 2012 5:54 am)
Ah, the proactive stance!
 
But change the filter, just for laughs.

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