dies off idle

lsc_chef · 06-12-2012, 03:22 PM

i have a '95 xlt bronco 351.
speed density, auto, 4x4 motor is stock.
when leaving a stop light or just idling through a parking lot, the bronco dies on me. when approching a stop sigh it dies. this doesn't happen every time. it is very random. i couldn't pull any codes, took it to a local shop they couldn't pull any codes or get it to die on them. they cleaned the IAC and TB.
any help would be great. i believe i need a new IAC and TPS.
i don't just want to throw money at this thing.
thanks

**jermil01** · 06-12-2012, 03:37 PM

First, welcome to the site..to help us help you better, fill out you profile with the specifics of your rig, year engine and so forth.

when you say dies on you, does the engine sputter than stop, or does the electrical quit.

lsc_chef · 06-12-2012, 03:41 PM

the engine just totally dies. no sputtering no jerking just dead

lsc_chef · 06-12-2012, 11:16 PM

nothing?

**jermil01** · 06-12-2012, 11:23 PM

It's a little difficult to diagnose without any codes. Sounds like you need to take a look at your ignition system.

What happens after it dies? Can you immediately restart it, or does it have to sit for a while? Does the starter crank and the engine not turn over?

lsc_chef · 06-13-2012, 09:05 AM

after it dies it starts back immediately.

Phil Lausafee · 06-13-2012, 10:17 AM

I feel like mine is heading in that direction.

I have 95 5.0

Yesterday when idling I put it in reverse to back out of my space and it just went "dead". It started right back up.

read my thread and see if you are having similar symptoms. I was able to pull codes I just have to figure out how to read the blinks.

**jermil01** · 06-13-2012, 10:19 AM

without and codes, like I said you might want to check your ignition system. Could be a problem with the PIP in the distributor. Also, couldn't hurt to run a fuel pressure test to at least rule that out.

lsc_chef · 06-13-2012, 11:42 AM

i'm thinking IAC,TPS,ICM?
what is a good brand of code scanner? mine is old and super basic.

CJREX · 06-13-2012, 12:27 PM

Remove IAC motor. Clean. Re-install.

All fords seem to do this after a while.

Clean it up and you'll be good for several more years.

justin · 06-13-2012, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lsc_chef

i'm thinking IAC,TPS,ICM?
what is a good brand of code scanner? mine is old and super basic.

http://www.amazon.com/Equus-3145-For...hu-rd_add_1_dp

Read through the tech write ups and Steve83's supermotors and clean/test the IAC, TPS, ICM, etc.

You will need a multi meter and the knowledge to use it.

lsc_chef · 06-20-2012, 10:49 PM

got the code scanner and pulled the codes. nothing out of the ordinary considering there is no emissions equipment.

Big Chief · 11-21-2012, 08:21 AM

reviving old thread here. Did you ever find your solution?

06-12-2012, 03:22 PM	#1
lsc_chef Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: NOLA Posts: 8 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: '95 xlt 5.8L, Auto, 6" lift, 35" tires	dies off idle i have a '95 xlt bronco 351. speed density, auto, 4x4 motor is stock. when leaving a stop light or just idling through a parking lot, the bronco dies on me. when approching a stop sigh it dies. this doesn't happen every time. it is very random. i couldn't pull any codes, took it to a local shop they couldn't pull any codes or get it to die on them. they cleaned the IAC and TB. any help would be great. i believe i need a new IAC and TPS. i don't just want to throw money at this thing. thanks

06-12-2012, 03:37 PM	#2
jermil01 Charlie doesn't surf!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: JAX, FLA Posts: 10,339 iTrader: (31) Bronco Info: 1992 xlt, 351EFI, .040, E40D, D44 SAS w/Trutrac, Detroit locked 8.8, MAF conv, Tweecer tuned..	First, welcome to the site..to help us help you better, fill out you profile with the specifics of your rig, year engine and so forth. when you say dies on you, does the engine sputter than stop, or does the electrical quit. __________________ Vote 4 Top 4x4 Site!!!

06-12-2012, 11:23 PM	#5
jermil01 Charlie doesn't surf!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: JAX, FLA Posts: 10,339 iTrader: (31) Bronco Info: 1992 xlt, 351EFI, .040, E40D, D44 SAS w/Trutrac, Detroit locked 8.8, MAF conv, Tweecer tuned..	It's a little difficult to diagnose without any codes. Sounds like you need to take a look at your ignition system. What happens after it dies? Can you immediately restart it, or does it have to sit for a while? Does the starter crank and the engine not turn over? __________________ Vote 4 Top 4x4 Site!!!

06-13-2012, 10:19 AM	#8
jermil01 Charlie doesn't surf!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: JAX, FLA Posts: 10,339 iTrader: (31) Bronco Info: 1992 xlt, 351EFI, .040, E40D, D44 SAS w/Trutrac, Detroit locked 8.8, MAF conv, Tweecer tuned..	without and codes, like I said you might want to check your ignition system. Could be a problem with the PIP in the distributor. Also, couldn't hurt to run a fuel pressure test to at least rule that out. __________________ Vote 4 Top 4x4 Site!!!

06-13-2012, 12:27 PM	#10
CJREX Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,942 iTrader: (2) Bronco Info: 1990, 351W, E4OD, 4" lift, extended radius arms, 4.56 gears, Detroit rear, Truetrac front	Remove IAC motor. Clean. Re-install. All fords seem to do this after a while. Clean it up and you'll be good for several more years. __________________ It Draws Wrenches Like A Ferrari Draws Wenches...

06-12-2012, 03:41 PM	#3
lsc_chef Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: NOLA Posts: 8 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: '95 xlt 5.8L, Auto, 6" lift, 35" tires	the engine just totally dies. no sputtering no jerking just dead

06-12-2012, 11:16 PM	#4
lsc_chef Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: NOLA Posts: 8 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: '95 xlt 5.8L, Auto, 6" lift, 35" tires	nothing?

06-13-2012, 09:05 AM	#6
lsc_chef Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: NOLA Posts: 8 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: '95 xlt 5.8L, Auto, 6" lift, 35" tires	after it dies it starts back immediately.

06-13-2012, 10:17 AM	#7
Phil Lausafee Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 35 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 1995 EB	I feel like mine is heading in that direction. I have 95 5.0 Yesterday when idling I put it in reverse to back out of my space and it just went "dead". It started right back up. read my thread and see if you are having similar symptoms. I was able to pull codes I just have to figure out how to read the blinks.

06-13-2012, 11:42 AM	#9
lsc_chef Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: NOLA Posts: 8 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: '95 xlt 5.8L, Auto, 6" lift, 35" tires	i'm thinking IAC,TPS,ICM? what is a good brand of code scanner? mine is old and super basic.

06-20-2012, 10:49 PM	#12
lsc_chef Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: NOLA Posts: 8 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: '95 xlt 5.8L, Auto, 6" lift, 35" tires	got the code scanner and pulled the codes. nothing out of the ordinary considering there is no emissions equipment.

11-21-2012, 08:21 AM	#13
Big Chief Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 3 iTrader: (0) Bronco Info: 1987 Bronco	reviving old thread here. Did you ever find your solution?

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