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I did change the Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECT) but not the Temp Sendor Gauge Switch because the temp gauge reads correctly. Don't think it is the cold start injector as it always cranks great when cold. Yesterday I put the Air Flow Meter (AFM) on it and it is still the same. Let me go...

Well guys, changed the ECT sensor and still the same. This truck cranks fine when cold and will set and idle for 20-30 minutes. It actually did not cut off, and now I am so gun shy to drive it because I am tired of towing it, so turned it off and then would not crank back. Still has fire and...

Auto-Meter and Stewart-Warner make good aftermarket tachs and generally come with pretty good instructions. You should be able to find at NAPA or similar auto parts store.

Thanks again, Rendell. Sounds like that may have a chance. I had the fuel vaporizing out the exhaust and also noticed the pipe was black like it has been very rich. I guess the ECT switch could be bad even without the code 22 huh ? I will replace those both tomorrow and hope for the best. Man...

Well, replaced the O2, cranked it up and no check engine light !! This was a good sign. Let it run for 30 minutes with not even a sputter. Revved it up as this is when it had died before while driving. Still again did fine. Turned the ignition off and then tried to restart and it would not...

OK, thanks 66. Your right the O2 should have been done. This is my son's who is in college. Thanks for the help. I got the O2 and it goes on tonight. If that does not work then the Temp sensor will be next I suppose. Seems these are troublesome and control alot. I really do appreciate all of the...

OK, need a little advice here. Checked the codes before starting and it was Code 21, O2 sensor. Reset the codes cranked and light was out for a few minutes then came back on and as usual it shut down after 10-15 minutes. Checked code and same 21 came up. Can this shut the engine down completely...

Thanks Rendell. That sounds reasonable. I have wondered about the coolant temp sensor because I know on a GM it controls everything. Sounds cheap enough to try as well. Also I just happen to know a boneless armed conturtionist that loves these challenges............Thanks again. Will look for...

Thanks again. I am going to check the current codes first and then reset the ECM to see what comes up next. Is the AFM like a MAP sensor on other vehicles. I know I have seen many of those in the past create similar problems but usually there is a rough run condition on the ones I have seen. As...

Thanks Mike in AR. Yes the Check Engine light is on and has been for quite a while. Had it checked when first came on maybe a year ago and code was EGR to best of recognition. I have never had anything shut down from EGR and he did not have $$ to fix at time so he has kept driving (not good I...

Hello all. I found this forum Saturday after searching for help with my son's 95 3.0 4WD 4-Runner. He had had issues once or twice with it cutting off while driving but it would always crank back after a few minutes. Well Friday he was driving and this happened again but did not crank back. I...