What the .....engine just quit!

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Mar 6, 2005 | 01:56 PM

LeafAngel

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What the .....engine just quit!

I have a '00 X w/ V10. The other day I pulled out of the driveway and started down the road. I hadn't gone 100 feet and the engine just quit

. No missfire or warning, just like someone flipped a switch

. I coasted to the side of the road , switched the key to off and looked things over. Nothing unusual under the hood or on the dash. I climbed back in and it started right up and has run fine since. Any ideas?

Thanks!

Leaf

Mar 6, 2005 | 02:04 PM

Sagegrouse

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Does anyone know if Cam Position Sensors (CPS) are a problem with the gas engines as well as the diesel? Could be that.

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Mar 6, 2005 | 06:35 PM

lockdoc600

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Happened to me one day in my 00 X PSD too.....fuel pump fuse blew!! Start small it may be all it is.

Mar 7, 2005 | 05:38 PM

idepinto

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Yes My X does that now and then and allways starts rite back up.

Apr 3, 2005 | 07:13 PM

Ron0726

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Idle Air Control Valve

I had a similar problem. My X would start and then stop. It initially started idling rougher and then got to the point of having to drive with foot on gas peddle to force it to "idle". I was told to replace the Idle Air Control Valve (IAC) on the intake. I took it off and it was gunked up with soot. I cleaned it with rubbing alcohol and replaced it. It ran just fine afterwards and I improved the gas mileage. The problem started at about 90,000 miles. It only took about 1 hour to pull it off, clean it, and re-install. Saved about $200 between part and labor.