Ruxus Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Hi guys So, my truck (-88 4L aut) has now on two occations suddenly died. Its like if you turn it off, but while driving. Thankfully it has been while coming to a stop on small streets. I have just stopped, it fires right up if I just turn the key again. Maybe it cranks for a few more seconds when turning the key again. I have noticed that it seems to "cough" a bit on the cranking lately, not the engine but the starter I think. Could these issues be related? I was thinking the starter is going out, but the EMP syndrome seems more of a bad connection issue somewhere. Anyone got any ideas as to where to start looking? Can you change the coal on the starter? No idea if it is still stock though. Cheers Mathias Skickat från min iPhone med Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87MJTIM Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Test the CPS. Cruiser has a detailed list of procedures for the Renix MJ/XJs. www.cruiser54.com Also, check out http://www.lunghd.com/Tech_Articles/Engine/Basic_Sensors_Diagnostics.htmfor a fuller understanding of the Renix sensors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minuit Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Yep, the CPS needs to be ruled out first when anything like this happens. If by "coal" do you mean the brushes in the motor? Yes you can, and the starters are fairly easy to rebuild. In the US at least the parts to do so are inexpensive. Would be an excellent time to clean the internal workings as they get oil and gunk inside of them over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruxus Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 Thanks, Ill check the cps. Maybe do some battery cables aswell? Skickat från min iPhone med Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Thanks, Ill check the cps. Maybe do some battery cables aswell? Skickat från min iPhone med Tapatalk Go to www.cruiser54.com and do Tips 1 through 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruxus Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 Thanks Cruiser, will do. Do you think the "cough" from what I believe is the starter might be bad ground on the starter itself? Seems like its hesitating sometimes. Battery is 6 months, alternator is good. I got the Nickintimes REM plugged in so I know its charging good. Skickat från min iPhone med Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser54 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 The starter could also be coated in oil...Is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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