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Question: Went hunting engine died Now it idles high

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Visitor, 5.8L V8, East Olympia, WA, June 01, 2011, 12:12

Engine died at the parking lot Restarted and now it idles high and has no power Won't move engine dies when put in drive

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    Brian Glastetter June 01, 2011, 19:59
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    It sounds as if your engine may be running very lean fuel mixture. Check for vacuum leaks or loose intake hoses and lines. If all visual appears good, the a diagnostic has to be performed.

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    Visitor, June 01, 2011, 22:03

    will a modern scanner work on a Bronco this old?

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    Visitor, June 26, 2011, 16:55

    Yes they should have the proper terminals for your vehicle.

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