Q: Idle fluctuates when heater is turned on in my 2002 ford taurus. Car won't start after stopping when operating temperature
My engine light stays on, after turning off car won't start when operating temperature is reached. Idle fluctuates when heater is turned on
My car has 120000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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