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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 09:27 AM
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I have an odd problem that I'm not quite sure where to start troubleshooting. Twice now since I've bought my truck, it has briefly died on me while driving. The two times it has happened is has been under moderate acceleration (not quite WOT, but close), the engine will die for about a second or two (long enough to notice) and then suddenly it will start right back up, and the instrument cluster will start to ding and go through a self check like I just turned the truck on.

It doesn't seem to be weather related (it was warm weather the first time it happened) and I have not been able to make it happen. The only other commonality I have seen is the two times it happened has been either during or right after a hard right turn.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2012 | 09:32 AM
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Might pull the steering wheel covers off and check the ignition switch wiring.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 04:31 PM
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Your problem sounds like the engine isn't getting enough fuel when you open the throttle up more. Then as you ease off because you notice its dying, the then car reteaches itself and works its way back to normal.

Id suggest checking your TPS and fuel pump.
 
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