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I have a 1998 Ranger XLT SuperCab 4X4, 4.0 w/manual trans with about 198K miles. I have only had it a month or so and so far it has run well, but recently, whether cold or hot, when I start the engine, it runs for a few seconds and then the check engine light flashes on and the engine dies. If I try to restart without turning the ignition completely off, it will not re-start. However, if I turn the ignition completely off and (re-boot?) try it again, it will re-start and run for a few seconds, check engine light flashes on and it dies. Tried it several time with same result. The first thing that comes to mind is the Throttle Position Sensor, or whatever is the equivalent nomenclature for the Ranger.
Any and all thoughts on this will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Mel
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I have been an electrician forever, and I still enjoy building, repairing and creating projects. Do a little welding and fabrication. My two primary hobbies are messing about with vintage motorcycles and attempting to do my blog site justice (ridingmybucketlist.com)My wife of 51 years and I are in our 3rd year of travels in our motorhome.