88 2.3L dies
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88 2.3L dies
I have a 88 Ranger 2.3L FI. About a month ago it would sputter than die after about 15 miles. Wait 15 min and run geat.
I have put new plugs/rotor/cap/wires and ignition module on distributor w/dialectric.
Temp stays in normal and oil pressure good, but all of a sudden it has started doing it again. 15 miles and sputter than dies. Wait 15 minutes then good for 15 miles. I can drive 2-3 miles and stop then go then stop and I can go all day no problem, but straight running and SOMETHING warms(heats up) and dies. I do pest control so there is alot of short runs and few long drives. Any brainstorming is great and I will do my best to fix this thing
I have put new plugs/rotor/cap/wires and ignition module on distributor w/dialectric.
Temp stays in normal and oil pressure good, but all of a sudden it has started doing it again. 15 miles and sputter than dies. Wait 15 minutes then good for 15 miles. I can drive 2-3 miles and stop then go then stop and I can go all day no problem, but straight running and SOMETHING warms(heats up) and dies. I do pest control so there is alot of short runs and few long drives. Any brainstorming is great and I will do my best to fix this thing
Last edited by saling4; Aug 12, 2005 at 08:13 PM. Reason: hit wrong key
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I've got a similar problem going on in the "mystery" thread. You are going to have to post more specific information about your truck (year, eng., trans, etc) and maybe any other weird stuff you have noticed about the problem. Good luck, I'm sure we'll both figure out our problems.
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I read Irishguys mustery and I too have picked up a strange ticking sound, at least first thing in tha AM. It stays constant no matter what speed or if I am stopped and goes away leter in the day (at least I don't hear it). Unlike the Mystery mine will always restart after 15 minutes.
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The problem with checking spark or fuel pressure is that I am on the side of the freeway when it quits. I can't make it do it at the house. Is the 88 capable of giving flash codes on the dash or do I need a OB1 reader?
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Kinda sounds like a crank sensor. Look in a repair manual and find where it is, drive it or use a hair dryer while running it. If it dies, use and aerosol like carb cleaner to cool it off right away, and see if it will start back up.
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You can get stored codes, check out the link, "pulling eec-iv codes" in the tech info thread at the top of this forum.
Have you tried driving for a while on the back roads so you can pull over and test the fuel pressure and check for spark in a safe location?
Have you tried driving for a while on the back roads so you can pull over and test the fuel pressure and check for spark in a safe location?
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Sputtering generally will tend to rule out ignition or electrical problems. It is either there or not unless it is a loose wire flopping in the breeze causing the problem. Next time it dies, turn off the ignition, listen real closely for the fuel pump hum for about 3 seconds when you turn the key to on. If you don't hear it, your pump is not working. Tired relay that lets go when it wants to (near ECM behind passenger kickpanel), in tank pump tired because you ran it with low fuel levels a lot, thus not cooling it as much, or you could need to replace the fuel filter. It MAY have two filters. Actually, there is probably a 'sock' on the fuel pump pickup that can plug with crud that you will notoice most when you are using more fuel, such as climbing a long hill, or cruising fast.
You can hook up a fuel pressure gauge to the schrader fitting on the fuel rail, and tape it to your windshield so you can watch the pressure as you drive. I'd change the filters before going thru that...
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You can hook up a fuel pressure gauge to the schrader fitting on the fuel rail, and tape it to your windshield so you can watch the pressure as you drive. I'd change the filters before going thru that...
tom
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