1995 7.3L wont start

[SEOHPowerstroke]

Check engine light has been flashing on and the throttle dies out at the same time. This has happend for about a week now, but if you let off the throttle and get back into it it works again and the light immediately goes out. Now today I drove it around 300 miles with no problems. Parked it in the driveway for about 15 minutes, then got back in it to leave and it started, I backed up 10 feet and it died. Now I haven't been able to start it for over and hour.


Anyone have any idea what the problem might be feel free to share.


Thanks

 

[RyanH]

Possible cam sensor. Need to scan it tho so you aren't throwing parts at it.

 

[SEOHPowerstroke]

That's what my first thought was, but wanted another opinion.

 

[JJeepyjohn]

Cam sensor is cheap enough to throw at it if you cant read codes, and if its not it you have a spare like you should anyway. Might be sticking IPR or bad harness in that area

 

[SEOHPowerstroke]

Well it wasn't the cam sensor.

 

[JJeepyjohn]

Did you get the sensor from the dealer ?

 

[SEOHPowerstroke]

Yes, and the tack jumps up a little when you crank it. I've been told that's how you tell if the cam sensor is good or not.

 

[JJeepyjohn]

Do you have a scan tool available ?
And have you checked the oil.

 

[SEOHPowerstroke]

It was the IDM.
Thanks

 

[JJeepyjohn]

So ya got is scanned for codes