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CEL came on today. lean mixture, intake air temp sensor, and AFM. the air temp sensor is part of the AFM right?


Yep:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/AFM/index.shtml

Check the connector and wiring at the AFM, I had similar problems a year or two ago and it turned out to be a loose connection in the AFM wiring (found that when I got the AFM/CEL code). I suspect it was a certain engine RPM and vibration that caused the connection to open up and make the engine cut in and out. Fixed the connection and all is fine now.