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Old 12-28-2012, 12:47 PM
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Alright guys, Ive got a 2005 ranger 4x2 with the 3.0. Im having problems with the engine shutting off when I am driving. It usually only happens when I first start it and put it in drive or if I am driving down the interstate. I thought it was the alternator so i changed it and its still cutting off. No check engine or service light until it shuts off. All the gauges on the dash will drop out and then come back, but the engine will be cut off. When I pull it off the road and crank it over its fine for another 40-50mi then it dies again.I dont know if its fuel related, electrical, or even where to begin. Anyone have any idea?
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Old 12-28-2012, 12:50 PM
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Have you checked your battery and ground connections

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Old 12-28-2012, 12:53 PM
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ive had the battery for a month and the grounds are good
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Old 12-28-2012, 01:28 PM
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hmm when the engine cuts off what does it do stutter or just die like you turned the key off
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Old 12-28-2012, 02:24 PM
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Alright guys, Ive got a 2005 ranger 4x2 with the 3.0. Im having problems with the engine shutting off when I am driving. It usually only happens when I first start it and put it in drive or if I am driving down the interstate. I thought it was the alternator so i changed it and its still cutting off. No check engine or service light until it shuts off. All the gauges on the dash will drop out and then come back, but the engine will be cut off. When I pull it off the road and crank it over its fine for another 40-50mi then it dies again.I dont know if its fuel related, electrical, or even where to begin. Anyone have any idea?
Swap out the Ecu and fuel pump relays for new ones. They are cheap. Get a code reader and try and catch a code

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Also we have been having a lot of cam syncro issues. How many miles

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hmm when the engine cuts off what does it do stutter or just die like you turned the key off
What he said^^^^^^

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Old 12-28-2012, 06:25 PM
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stutters and dies. 66,000 miles.

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also, it runs fine driving in the city.
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Old 01-04-2013, 10:33 AM
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read a little more into this and i found something.... anyone think this could be the Throttle Positioning Sensor? All the symptoms from that match up with the ones im getting. Its only a $40 part so im gonna try that next. What do yall think?
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Old 01-04-2013, 10:43 AM
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its a possibility
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Old 01-04-2013, 10:45 AM
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well from what i gather its either that or the ecu. and ill try a $40 part before a $400 part any day haha
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Old 01-04-2013, 10:46 AM
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i would be right behind you
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Old 01-04-2013, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by rangerdanger745
read a little more into this and i found something.... anyone think this could be the Throttle Positioning Sensor? All the symptoms from that match up with the ones im getting. Its only a $40 part so im gonna try that next. What do yall think?
Stutters and dies could be a fuel issue. After it dies have you tried spraying starter fluid into the TB? Have you been checking for pending codes?

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well from what i gather its either that or the ecu. and ill try a $40 part before a $400 part any day haha
Just reread the thread

Did you swap out the relays as suggested?

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Have you checked for pending codes? Even if the CEL is off.

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Old 01-04-2013, 03:24 PM
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well the TPS wasnt it. and CEL is off but I dont have a code reader. I almost bought one today but I dont think it picks up the codes if the CEL is off
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Old 01-04-2013, 03:29 PM
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well the TPS wasnt it. and CEL is off but I dont have a code reader. I almost bought one today but I dont think it picks up the codes if the CEL is off
Lol. I gave you solid advice and you did not have either the brains or decency to reply to my posts. ...grabs some popcorn!

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Old 01-04-2013, 03:32 PM
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Lol. I gave you solid advice and you did not have either the brains or decency to reply to my posts. ...grabs some popcorn!

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sorry. I honestly have no idea what im doing. Im just trying to keep from having to go to the dealership. ill try your suggestions next.
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Old 01-04-2013, 03:40 PM
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sorry. I honestly have no idea what im doing. Im just trying to keep from having to go to the dealership. ill try your suggestions next.
The cel can be off and you might get a pending code. You have to have the issue a few times for cel to light. I solve lots of issues by checking for codes after you have the issue. The relays are less then $10. Go reread my posts

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A tps issue usually throws a code. If it will ever not start try the starter fluid or a 1/4 of gas in the throttle body. If it fires up you have a fuel issue.

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