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    i have a vp executive that turns off on me at random times. sometimes it will start straight, other times it wont start for hours. does anyone know whats wrong???

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    Quote Originally Posted by clitzyfgi View Post
    i have a vp executive that turns off on me at random times. sometimes it will start straight, other times it wont start for hours. does anyone know whats wrong???
    Possibley the crank angle sensor on the harmonic balancer??

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    the cas's are known to crack and when cooled contract and work again till warmed up.
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    ^^^ as above probably the CAS - but can be ECU, DFI....lots of things.
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    wats a DFI? i know that CAS is Crank Angle Sensor and CAI is Cold Air Intake but DFI?
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