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Broady
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Oct 22, 2016, 11:01 AM

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1999 Ford mustang v6 3.6l
(im more worried about the rough start)
Hello, I drove my car around today and everything was fine until I went to start it the third time that day. The third time I started it it felt like it was almost going to stall. I would also like to mention that since I've had this thing (3 years) it would rev in the 1000 RPMs for a minute or two once i started it, although I heard that was just to warm up the car and was normal? Anyways, it has yet to stall on me, and when I start driving it would act normal. Even after I got to my destination it was acting normal stopped (and i was back into neutral and idling). Then another time as I pulled into my driveway and was gliding in neutral my RPMs were all the way at 2000. Some people I have talked to said it sounds like something to do with my fuel pump, as if it is not getting enough gas. (Also it rained today, and i filled the tank up with gas the night before). Anyone know what it could be? I do not know much about cars so some things may need to be explained simpler.

kev2
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Oct 22, 2016, 11:20 AM

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start with easy fast things,
Scan for codes yes scan even if light is off, its fast and free. Post all codes.
Give us some history - repairs, modifications etc.
Can you do basics- fuel pressure check, vacuum check, etc?

Broady
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Oct 22, 2016, 11:32 AM

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Well the check engine light has been on since i had the thing and you are asking me to scan everything using the hec instrument on my dash?
In three years all that has really been done is oil changes, I changed my brakes and rotors, installed a sub, and installed leds. There has been a newer intake put on it, a performance chip, and that it i believe.
I have exactly 0 equipment, so that will narrow down the options. However, if you think I can save money by doing so than i can go out and buy something, but no I do not know how to check any of those however if it is not difficult I am sure youtube will show me.

(This post was edited by Broady on Oct 22, 2016, 11:33 AM)

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