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Old 06-03-2009, 06:35 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Hi all, i have a 2001 ford esapce 2wd 2.0 4 cyl. I am having trouble getting it started. I can go out in the morning and it will start, i go to work and when its time to leave which is about 2:30 in the afternoon it will not start. When it has its little spurts like this i just wait about 20 minutes then try to start it again. most of the time it fires right up. Once it has started i have no problems although this morning my check engine light came on. Does anyone have any suggestions where to start?? i would greatly appreciate your info.
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SWAG > Your intermittent crank/no start may be caused a dirty/sticking Idle Air Bypass valve.
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i was also wondering if it could be something to do with the electronic key or computer?
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i was also wondering if it could be something to do with the electronic key
Possible but not likely.

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The Powertrain Control Module (computer) is the thing that turns on the Check Engine Light and stores the Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
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ok thanks i am going to the auto store later today and let you guys know in the morning what code is coming up. thank you for your help
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ok went to Auto Zone last night to see what the code was going to be. Turns out my crankshaft sensor is bad. Does anyone know anything on how to get to this sensor i know it is located on the bottom of the motor by the crank i just cannot find it.
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Make sure that PCM is working right too. The PCM in my Escape died wreaked havoc on my engine screwing up sensors and almost my Cat. It wouldn't register misfires, and wouldn't send the right codes.
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thank you so much for the info. i changed the crankshaft position sensor and the car is working like a charm!! the old sensor was soaked in oil. i probably could get away with just cleaning the old one but what the heck.
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