We have a 2000 Ford Explorer, the other day we went to start it and it would turn on and right back off again, it hasn't stayed on since then and I can't afford a mechanic right now, does anyone know what the problem might be?
2006-11-17 16:59:43 · 7 answers · asked by eviegreenco 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Between the title and your statement, you are almost saying 2 different things.
If you are able to start it with the throttle open and it dies when the throttle is released, I think you have a clogged or bad IAC (Idle Air Control). When you start the vehicle normally, the only air entering the engine is through a hole behind the throttle plate with the flow controlled by the IAC solenoid/ECM. If this hole is clogged or the IAC is not functioning properly, the engine will starve for air and die. When you open the throttle, you are essentially providing air to the engine. Try tapping on the top of the IAC solenoid and see if it starts. If not, remove it and check the flow path to see if it's partially or fully blocked.
Also check for fuel pressure at the rail to see if you have pressure to possibly rule out the fuel pump. If you have fuel pressure, I would clean out the IAC air path and/or replace the IAC solenoid. If not, I would start with the fuel pump fuse/relay and go from there. I hope this helps.
2006-11-17 19:18:14 · answer #1 · answered by Marc87GN 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does not sound like a gas transport or throttle problem in any respect. It sounds greater like the ignition is heavily retarded. At this point you may desire to get a timing gentle on it. There are some lacking products of the puzzle. Did it progressively get this way, get this way while utilizing, or one time you tried to start it the engine became into doing this? Has the timing belt been replaced contained in the final 7 years or 60K miles? (luckily, the engine isn't an interference layout.)
2016-10-04 02:28:26 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is most likely the fuel pump. It is electric so it will respond initially when the current flows to it from the battery, but if there is a loose connection or it is going out on you, it will die immediately thereafter. Take a good look at it ( if it is external from the tank), and see if there is a wire grounding out or a loose or bad connection.
2006-11-17 17:11:08 · answer #3 · answered by frankhenrikson 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you notice a round red light that is the anti theft....... I have had the same problem too k it in to find out i need to use the manufactures key the one with the symbol on it!
2006-11-17 17:08:21 · answer #4 · answered by c0mplicated_s0ul 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Fuel pump, Fuel pump fuse, fuel pump reley
Stoppted up filter
All these thing can cause what you are saying
2006-11-17 17:03:36 · answer #5 · answered by goldwing127959 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like maybe a sensor malfunction...bring it in to a firestone mechanic for diagnosis and repair estimate...
2006-11-17 17:02:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
throttle position sensor
2006-11-17 17:09:20 · answer #7 · answered by fm290566 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋