My 97 lincoln towncar is getting spark and gas is pumping thru the line but it won't start. It turns over but won't crank.

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Asked by frostdawg Sep 05, 2013 at 04:36 PM about the 1997 Lincoln Town Car Executive

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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migration_fordtech57... answered 11 years ago

check to see if check engine light goes out when you are cranking it,it should go out when cranking if not your looking at a possble pcm relay crank sensor problem,scan for codes let us know,hope this helps

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frostdawg answered 11 years ago

thanks..And if the check engine light does go off while im cranking it?

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migration_fordtech57... answered 11 years ago

if lite goes out when cranking means the pcm is receiving rpm signal and should be firing injectors,try spraying starting fluid in throttle body to see if starts up

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frostdawg answered 11 years ago

Ok. I tried that and it cranks but immediately shuts off and all the lights go off while cranking

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