WayneR

i have an 88 pickup 22re and while driving yesterday my truck shut off completely and came right back on like i just flipped the ignition switch and turned it right back on. i would like to know why it would do that?

WayneR

could it possibly be a bad ground somewhere or something?

iamsuperbleeder

very low on gas?


could be a bad ground

check for moisture and/or loose wires and plugs-ins at or around the AFM, ignition coil and ignitor, and the distributor

Yotapowa

Did it suddenly stop, or did it sputter a bit before stopping?

yayfortrees

I would check all the grounds, as well as battery terminals (loose, dirty or corroded), and fuse box supply wire, and fuses.

Benjaminbvi4RUNNER

Check the ignition switch itself. When it "shuts off" is it as if you turned the key to the off position or just to ACC, I.E. (stereo working and lights without alert buzzer)??sometimes the contacts in the igntion switch can become worn and have an intermittant open circuit. ( Just in case-The ignition switch sits behind the keytumbler that you turn when you start the truck)

WayneR

yea i think it may had been moisture it hasn't done it any more but it is getting new engine this weekend hopefully will have some pics!

yayfortrees

While you're replacing the engine, keep an eye out for any problems that may have caused this. The only place I know of that could have caused this due to moisture and then be ok afterwards, is the distributor.

WayneR

i found out hat it was it was the wire going to the starter relay off of the battery i have fixed it for now but the truck has 400,000 miles on it so nothing really surprises me!