Chris M 2
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Hey Tyler, XST, Adam and anyone else with (or who had) a mystery stalling problem:
Your Tracs have all had (or still have?) the same problem mine has now... the mystery stalling problem that no amount of cleaning, part replacing, and diagnosis can seem to locate or fix.
My question is this: Have any of you been able to solve the issue definitively? I'm still looking for a solution, trying to narrow down the possibilities, and have come up empty so far.
If any of you three (or anyone else) has been able to permanently solve this issue in their Trac, please let me know what you did to fix it.
So far I have:
* Cleaned the MAF sensor (twice)
* Cleaned the throttlebody
* Cleaned the IAC
* Done the SeaFoam treatment
* Replaced the fuel filter
* Replaced PCV valve
* Replaced gas cap
* Wiggled wires, hoses, connections with the engine running
* Had an honest, reliable, talented, experienced mechanic try and diagnose the problem to no avail (he said "replace the IAC," which I'm gonna try)
Possible causes/fixes others have suggested that I've yet to check/try (forgive me if any of these are the same thing; I'm too new at this to know otherwise):
* Torque converter in the tranny
* Crankshaft position sensor
* Camshaft position sensor
* Replacing the mass airflow sensor
* DPFE Sensor
* Torque converter clutch solenoid
* Controls for EGR system malfunctioning and allowing exhaust gas into the intake air
* Throttle Position Sensor
* Lockup solenoid for the transmission
* Wires being pinched when the motor shifted when put into gear... caused by a bad motor mount
* Bad gas or water in the gas (last two stalls occurred the day after a fill-up at the same station)
* EGR valve
* Low idle speed
Again, I'm asking anyone with a positive outcome to this problem to please chime in...
Your Tracs have all had (or still have?) the same problem mine has now... the mystery stalling problem that no amount of cleaning, part replacing, and diagnosis can seem to locate or fix.
My question is this: Have any of you been able to solve the issue definitively? I'm still looking for a solution, trying to narrow down the possibilities, and have come up empty so far.
If any of you three (or anyone else) has been able to permanently solve this issue in their Trac, please let me know what you did to fix it.
So far I have:
* Cleaned the MAF sensor (twice)
* Cleaned the throttlebody
* Cleaned the IAC
* Done the SeaFoam treatment
* Replaced the fuel filter
* Replaced PCV valve
* Replaced gas cap
* Wiggled wires, hoses, connections with the engine running
* Had an honest, reliable, talented, experienced mechanic try and diagnose the problem to no avail (he said "replace the IAC," which I'm gonna try)
Possible causes/fixes others have suggested that I've yet to check/try (forgive me if any of these are the same thing; I'm too new at this to know otherwise):
* Torque converter in the tranny
* Crankshaft position sensor
* Camshaft position sensor
* Replacing the mass airflow sensor
* DPFE Sensor
* Torque converter clutch solenoid
* Controls for EGR system malfunctioning and allowing exhaust gas into the intake air
* Throttle Position Sensor
* Lockup solenoid for the transmission
* Wires being pinched when the motor shifted when put into gear... caused by a bad motor mount
* Bad gas or water in the gas (last two stalls occurred the day after a fill-up at the same station)
* EGR valve
* Low idle speed
Again, I'm asking anyone with a positive outcome to this problem to please chime in...
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