ClappTrapp
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- 1999 Ford Explorer XLT
So the other day I was bored and I decided to clean out my air filter box (still stock with a spectre filter). Naturally, the previous owner of the car never did a thing to it so it was filthy. About 4mm of pure oil and grit all along the bottom of it. After cleaning that, I cleaned the sensor on top of my engine (unsure of the name but picture attached). I've found in the past that cleaning that top sensor off clears up any rough starts or idle issues for about a month. Since it had been about a month, the engine was having trouble starting and took about 9-12 turns before it would start. So after cleaning that off again, I won't to start it, and it started. I left it alone for a few minutes then came back to check it only to find it barely alive at around 250-300 rpm. A quick tap to the gas pedal made it stutter then die. I ended up getting lucky and I got it started and double pedaled home. Fast forward to the next day and it won't even start. It just turns until the engine floods out.
Maybe someone here has experienced a similar issue? If so, what was your resolution. If not, what do you recommend? I know my way around my SUV a bit, but not enough to call myself a pro. Any thoughts?
Maybe someone here has experienced a similar issue? If so, what was your resolution. If not, what do you recommend? I know my way around my SUV a bit, but not enough to call myself a pro. Any thoughts?