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Old 03-15-2013, 02:01 AM
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dies when started

I have a 89 f150 with a 4.9 300 mfi when it is first started cold it will run for about 30 seconds then dies jus like you turn the key off but after it has ran about 20 min it idles like it should. Any suggestions?
 
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You have either a bad ECT or ACT sensor.
 
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Thank you for the info I will change them.
 
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Thank you for the info I will change them.
Make sure the ECT sensor has two wires on its plug.
The one with one wire is the wrong one.
 
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