RE: No idle unless in gear--TB sensor?

From: Mr. Plow (adam_is_mr_plow@hotmail.com)
Date: Mon Apr 19 2004 - 13:58:47 EDT


Another "possible" problem might be with the throttle position sensor.
(TPS)
The TPS can also cause problems with shifting, so that might be something to
consider if you are having shifting problems as well.

The Adam Blaster
Two words, figure it out.....

>
>
>Hi All,
>
>The truck ('92 3.9L 4x4) started normally on Sat morning--drove to the gas
>station and when I tried to start it after filling, it would start but
>would not stay running. It would restart normally, but if I didn't flutter
>the gas pedal, it would die. This had happened in the past and I learned
>to get it into gear and then it would idle and drive fine and the problem
>fixed itself...until now. So, I fluttered the gas at 900rpm and shifted
>into drive and drove off. It drove fine...until I stopped the engine
>again. Once stopped, if I don't let the engine sit for longer than 10 min.
>it'll start fine but won't idle on it's own in neutral or park--is this a
>problem with one of the sensors in the throttle body (the IAC sensor)? Any
>help is greatly appreciated.
>
>Thanks,
>Shane Craven

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