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08 3.7l random shut downs in cold weather

Old Nov 11, 2012 | 09:38 PM
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Default 08 3.7l random shut downs in cold weather

my truck will just shut down with no warning in cold weather what is causing this??
 
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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 10:24 AM
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Mine will sometimes quit just after pulling out of the driveway as I come to a stop at the end of my street. I seems to me that the torque converter locks up when it is cold, so when I brake, the engine quits. Once it warms up, even a little, I don't have this problem.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 11:43 AM
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