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how do i get the trouble codes for my 2001 ford taurus?

my ford taurus wont start and idle unless i hold the gas pedal. does anyone know what this means? also i need to know how to get the trouble codes from the car?


there are many different reasons why your car won't start and idle unless the gas is pressed in. you can go to a auto parts store and many of them will pull the codes for free. sometimes they can tell you what they mean sometimes not. then google the

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