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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 11:06 PM
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89 f150 stalling problem

89 ford f150
have a problem with the truck turning off after starting and running for about 2 mins.have replaced both fuel pumps in the tanks,replaced the high presser pump on frame rail also fuel regulator,fuel filter,pump relay,and the module on the distributor and coil .I'm out of ideas what it might be.when it turns off does not act like its loosing gas just shuts off as if i turned the key off.has me very puzzled.its like something telling the computer to shut it off.does anyone know what i could try next.the ignition key swith is also new any help would be great as im spending alot of money on this truck
 
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 11:27 PM
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It's the PIP inside the distributor. You need to remove and disassemble the distributor to replace this. Just go to Oreillys and get a NEW distributor and install it. Don't get a REBUILT distributor, most of them are junk.
 
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 10:39 AM
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Just replaced the distributor and have same problem. Runs for a couple mins and shuts off anything else
 
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Leland337
Just replaced the distributor and have same problem. Runs for a couple mins and shuts off anything else
Where did you get the distributor? Was it a rebuilt?
 
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 11:05 AM
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No brand new did not get a remanafactered one
 
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 11:13 AM
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Seams like something telling computer to turn truck off
 
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 11:23 AM
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When it shuts off, will it start back up right away?
 
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 11:35 AM
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If u turn the key to off and then start yes but when it turns off and key is at on position and then try to start it will not. Key has to be turned to off then restarted
 
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 11:46 AM
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the ignition key swith is also new
Did you replace the key tumbler OR the actual ignition switch which is under the dash and you must lower the steering column to get to?
 
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 12:07 PM
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Yes that's the first thing I replaced. The old one would stick on start
 
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 12:10 PM
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Is there a way to bypass the switch and jump the starter to see if that's the problem anyways
 
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Yes that's the first thing I replaced. The old one would stick on start
What did you replace the key tumbler or the actual ignition switch that sits on top of steering column under the dash?
 
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Leland337
Is there a way to bypass the switch and jump the starter to see if that's the problem anyways
You could run a wire from the positive post of the battery to the correct small wire that hooks onto the coil. To find the correct small wire unplug that connector with the two small wires from the coil. Turn the ignition switch on and the wire that has juice to it would be the correct wire.

You're not having any problems with the starter are you?
 
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Tumbler. No starter problems. Truck still shut of after jumping coil b
 
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 01:54 PM
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Truck still shut of after jumping coil b
Are you sure you jumped the correct wire? During that two minutes before it shuts off, can you shut the ignition switch off and the engine continue to run?
 
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