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Hello,
I am new to this site as well as a new TC owner. I picked up an 88 TC, all power, moonroof, leather 12 disc CD changer, auto trans (which I dont really care for) and a lot more. The car has 130k miles on it and appears to be stock with the exception of the 4:10 gears in the rear end (I was told) and the delta flow exaust. I scouped it up for a mind blowing $400 because it has a mystery problem. When I first start the car I have to give it gas to keep it running. After about a minute it will run just fine and idle at around 800 rpm. Every now and then when I stop at a stop light or something it will knock off but I can start it again immediately and have to repeat the process of keeping my foot on the accelerator for about a minute. The check engine light does not come on and I had it checked and the computer is storing no trouble codes. I don't know where to begin looking to try to solve this problem so I'm hoping a fellow TC owner or owners can point me in the right direction. I've heard a lot of great things about TC's and hope mine will deliver great service as so many have in the past for others. I currently drive a 91 LX T-bird with a 5.0 HO and am really looking forward to driving my TC as I know it will reflect the difference at the gas pump. My 91 has delivered over 227k trouble free miles but is starting to look bad. Believe it or not, the TC I picked up looks much better and rides better too in my opinion. I look forward to hearing suggestions from anyone who may be able to help as well as joining ths site in an effort to keep the TC's alive and kicking. Thanks in advance. ~Nick~
I am new to this site as well as a new TC owner. I picked up an 88 TC, all power, moonroof, leather 12 disc CD changer, auto trans (which I dont really care for) and a lot more. The car has 130k miles on it and appears to be stock with the exception of the 4:10 gears in the rear end (I was told) and the delta flow exaust. I scouped it up for a mind blowing $400 because it has a mystery problem. When I first start the car I have to give it gas to keep it running. After about a minute it will run just fine and idle at around 800 rpm. Every now and then when I stop at a stop light or something it will knock off but I can start it again immediately and have to repeat the process of keeping my foot on the accelerator for about a minute. The check engine light does not come on and I had it checked and the computer is storing no trouble codes. I don't know where to begin looking to try to solve this problem so I'm hoping a fellow TC owner or owners can point me in the right direction. I've heard a lot of great things about TC's and hope mine will deliver great service as so many have in the past for others. I currently drive a 91 LX T-bird with a 5.0 HO and am really looking forward to driving my TC as I know it will reflect the difference at the gas pump. My 91 has delivered over 227k trouble free miles but is starting to look bad. Believe it or not, the TC I picked up looks much better and rides better too in my opinion. I look forward to hearing suggestions from anyone who may be able to help as well as joining ths site in an effort to keep the TC's alive and kicking. Thanks in advance. ~Nick~