bertaru

that really sucks...someone stole my 88 turbo wagon form work in SW Portland. I got i back 3 days later. You got another set of eyes in PDX. THINK POSITIVE!!!!

how can i tell if the knock sensor is bad and are there more than one type or make of them? (like the distributor can be a Hitachi or Nippon Denso..Damn that one always gets me.)

Portland here

do you have a actual 4WD shifter or is it one of those vacuum operated push buttons on the shifter? if its a push button, check the switch and the vacuum solenoids. having a similar issue but its really intermittent.

I dont know, But i had this problem as well and i had a fuseable link acting up on me. It was the black 1.85 (16AWG) one. I replaced it and all was good. I had the 18v and everything. The Link was just degraded and not making good connection. I would have to get under the hood and fiddle with it. When i heard the fuel pump relay kick on, i knew it was working then i would start my wagon, But when i hit a bump, the link would disconnect and the meter would go up to 18v and i knew if i turned off the car it wouldn't start again until i fussed with the link. By the way, I couldn't find a good replacement so i made the link myself. the link should be 4 wire gauges smaller than the wire its protecting. and remove the vinyl insulation and replace it with a cloth type sleeve for heat reasons..