Cuts off at idle..??
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Cuts off at idle..??
I am having a problem with my 00 Explorer XLT. I went out last night, and when I got back into my vehicle and tried to start it, it would crank and start for about 2 seconds, then die. My fuel gauge was close to empty, so I thought that maybe since I was on a hill, that I was low on gas and I ould make it to the gas station by moving to level ground. I tried that, but still wouldn't start. After a few tries, I realized that I could keep it running by holding down the accelerator while starting it, and then keeping my foot on the gas after it was started. I made it to a gas station by holding down the accelerator and brake at the same time...while slowly letting off the brake when I wanted to move.
Anybody know what could cause this problem? It was running fine, then suddenly started doing this. When I take my foot off of the accelerator, it immediately dies, no sputtering or anything. Should I check the fuel shutoff switch? Hopefully my warranty should cover this problem, but I'd like to know what to expect. Thanks!
Anybody know what could cause this problem? It was running fine, then suddenly started doing this. When I take my foot off of the accelerator, it immediately dies, no sputtering or anything. Should I check the fuel shutoff switch? Hopefully my warranty should cover this problem, but I'd like to know what to expect. Thanks!
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Cuts off at idle..??
A blocked or broken vacum line will produce this symptom . I had this on my vehicle and codes were O.K. but engined stopped a few seconds after it started almost wend crazy with this problem. The problem originated on one of those rubber pipes entering near the intake manifold where there is abundant oil an vapors. The pipe began to melt so every time there was suction it sort of collapsed into itself blocking some sensor where the other extrem was inserted. The workshop demanded many many dollars to fix the problem and I refused : So one day I noticed the problem and cut two inches of the pipe a pair of pliers and reinserted it. Then the problem was gone. CHeers... Richard
Originally posted by kozar
I'm having the exact same problem with my '99 Explorer XLT. Replaced the throttle position sensor with no effect. I'd also appreciate anyone's input. Thanks!!
I'm having the exact same problem with my '99 Explorer XLT. Replaced the throttle position sensor with no effect. I'd also appreciate anyone's input. Thanks!!
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Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Santiago Chile
Cuts off at idle..??
A blocked or broken vacum line will produce this symptom . I had this on my vehicle and codes were O.K. but engined stopped a few seconds after it started almost wend crazy with this problem. The problem originated on one of those rubber pipes entering near the intake manifold where there is abundant oil an vapors. The pipe began to melt so every time there was suction it sort of collapsed into itself blocking some sensor where the other extrem was inserted. The workshop demanded many many dollars to fix the problem and I refused : So one day I noticed the problem and cut two inches of the pipe a pair of pliers and reinserted it. Then the problem was gone. CHeers... Richard
Originally posted by kozar
I'm having the exact same problem with my '99 Explorer XLT. Replaced the throttle position sensor with no effect. I'd also appreciate anyone's input. Thanks!!
I'm having the exact same problem with my '99 Explorer XLT. Replaced the throttle position sensor with no effect. I'd also appreciate anyone's input. Thanks!!
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Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 51
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From: Santiago Chile
Cuts off at idle..??
A blocked or broken vacum line will produce this symptom . I had this on my vehicle and codes were O.K. but engined stopped a few seconds after it started almost wend crazy with this problem. The problem originated on one of those rubber pipes entering near the intake manifold where there is abundant oil an vapors. The pipe began to melt so every time there was suction it sort of collapsed into itself blocking some sensor where the other extrem was inserted. The workshop demanded many many dollars to fix the problem and I refused : So one day I noticed the problem and cut two inches of the pipe a pair of pliers and reinserted it. Then the problem was gone. CHeers... Richard
Originally posted by kozar
I'm having the exact same problem with my '99 Explorer XLT. Replaced the throttle position sensor with no effect. I'd also appreciate anyone's input. Thanks!!
I'm having the exact same problem with my '99 Explorer XLT. Replaced the throttle position sensor with no effect. I'd also appreciate anyone's input. Thanks!!
