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my '93 fox 2.3 idles @ 1200

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Mr mustang collector

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While driving My '93 fox body 2.3 w/automatic :It suddenly started idling @1200 rpm's and I could smell gas. it never ran hot . I made it home and now it starts cold but once it reaches operating temp. it will no longer start . So far I have checked : from fuel tank to injectors for leaks ; engine bay for vacuum leaks and the idle air control for proper function. everything checked out and my car is still broke . please advise
 

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Pull codes. It almost certainly has something stored.
 
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thank you ! I'll have to get a new scanner . I had recently purchased a new OBD2 scanner and was going to try it out and found out that unlike my old unit it's OBD2 only . I went to get my OBD1 scanner only to find out that the batteries had leaked out and fried the circuit board
 

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wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair
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Check your fuel pressure too
 
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You don't need no scanner for a fox body.
 
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