Odd power-loss

[Camarok]

This is completly random some days it will happen others it wont. It takes a bit, when the car warms up, but it happens. I'll be cruzing along and i would like to go a bit faster, so i give it very little throtle, and it feels like the car has shut off, then it kicks back in, this also happens during shifting. Only once has my CE light come on, then it went right back off. Should i be scared with a Cam/crank/throtle position sensor? Thoes are my only guesses. Yes i tried and searched but i found nothing really that helped except for this one.

My guess is that it is a beging stage to the problem, only to get worse/more frequently happen? Thanks again all!

 

[AutoSHO]

Being as the CEL illuminated, go pull codes, then you'll know exactly whats wrong.

 

[sdpatt]

AutoSHO:
Being as the CEL illuminated, go pull codes, then you'll know exactly whats wrong.

Yep, no guessing required. Just read the codes. It does sound like either the TPS, CPS or CID sensor though.

<small>[ November 18, 2003, 07:54 PM: Message edited by: sdpatt ]</small>

 

[Camarok]

ironic, after i wrote that, i went out and bought a code scanner (generic "actron" one) so we'll see what's up now.... uhg

 

[wood_e]

Why did you waste your money!!!??? You can check them yourself with 5 minutes and a paper clip!

 

[Camarok]

wood_e:
Why did you waste your money!!!??? You can check them yourself with 5 minutes and a paper clip!

yes i did, and when i got back home, i was looking around on the internet and midwest sho had that info rant doh so i've got one now, and it's ok cause we have some other fords/lincolns here so i'll use it for them thumb

 

[Camarok]

by the way TPS, #23 so i'll buy that tomorrow (payday) and i'll get back to you all on the outcome.

 

[wood_e]

Camarok:

wood_e:
Why did you waste your money!!!??? You can check them yourself with 5 minutes and a paper clip!

yes i did, and when i got back home, i was looking around on the internet and midwest sho had that info rant doh so i've got one now, and it's ok cause we have some other fords/lincolns here so i'll use it for them thumb

Ahh.... well I guess that outcome is good. That TPS should clear things up! thumb

 

[DavidT]

Wells TPS215 from Autozone: $18.99 thumb

 

[Camarok]

cool thanks guys... i kinda thought that myself, but why spend money on guessing.... oh wait that was what i did on all of my cars so far.. rant doh madflame

gotta learn sometime

 

[Camarok]

Thats the fix!