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Question posted by vinnie7208 on March 20th, 2012

2000 Merc Cougar Not Running

i replaced my fuel pump, fuel filter and when i start my car it runs for about 15 seconds then dies out ..... no throttle response when i start it .... it just idles then dies .... checked my lines and the pump is pumping .... any suggestions ?

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