In the past week, my truck has quit on me 3 times. I first noticed a problem about 2 weeks ago when my truck wouldn't start because of a blown "Engine Control" fuse. I replaced the fuse and all was well. The fuse blew again and I couldn't get another right away so I just made a straight connection by bending the wires inside the fuse. Worked fine for a week, then another problem started. I was driving down the road and my truck suddenly lost power and would backfire. At first I thought my tranny went, but I pulled off the side of the road, letting it idle (very very poorly) and i finally got the truck running well again. I thought it might be the cat coverter, but I let it go. Ran great until Thursday. Did the same thing again. I got a Check Engine light this time and the code said bad ignition coil. Replaced the ignition coil and ran great until today. Started the same thing over again. I got the same code again, but I cleared it and tryed to get it to run. Never could get it to run and finally got another code saying that the O2 sensors were reading lean/rich (i don't remember which). I bought 2 sensors today, but I won't get a chance to put them on until tomorrow when I got to get my truck (it's parked in a rest area on the highway). Will the new O2 sensors solve my problem, or is it something else? I've got to have this truck fixed tomorrow.

 

Dear Sir,

I would remind you, professional auto technicians go to school for many many days just to help you with problems like this one.

Sorry I am no help but in the scheme of systemic breakdowns it is as often something simple and inexpensive as it is catastrophic. They can pinpoint it and repair it better and cheaper than trying different fixes over and over and hoping you have nailed. I am experiencing a similar frustration with my transmission and by the replys to my post realize the cheapest and best route will be the shop.

Good luck and regards.

 

So I guess what you are telling me is that I need to just stop asking what's wrong with it and take it to a mechanic. Well, I needed the truck on Monday and there were no shops open on the weekend around here that I could easily get to. Not only that, most mechanics are fairly expensive. No matter. I fixed it. I'm experienced enough to work on and fix most problems with my truck. Turned out to be the fuel pump. Had it changed in about an hour. And I didn't have to pay the mechanic fee. I'd rather fix things my self than pay someone else to do something that I could easily do.