Starts but Stalls when warm????? :-(
#1
Starts but Stalls when warm????? :-(
Good Morning MCF! First the things that have been replaced; Battery,
MAP, MAS, FPR, IAC again, TPS, Air Filter, Belt, Plug, Vacuum Hoses. TB was removed and cleaned. New Fuel filter going in this w/e!
The Hi ilde problem I had is gone. The Old,/ New IAC was seized open. Now it starts and runs fine when its cold. I drive and then let the car si for up to 3 hour, (engine still warm), it starts and stalls. I have to feather the gas and keep it idling at about 1000-1100 RPM for abiut a minute in order to keep it running. Once it stays running, hot or cold, my rpms fluxuate about 300 to 500 +\-, and the trans hits hard from 2nd to 3rd. I got some codes this w/e but they where all related to the brake/abs/tracking system.
I figure the old fuel filter is clogged causing the fluxuations. I'm hoping that once the engine is running right the trans will shift right. If this doesn't fix the problem then I think its the Computer.
Is there anything else I should be looking at?
MAP, MAS, FPR, IAC again, TPS, Air Filter, Belt, Plug, Vacuum Hoses. TB was removed and cleaned. New Fuel filter going in this w/e!
The Hi ilde problem I had is gone. The Old,/ New IAC was seized open. Now it starts and runs fine when its cold. I drive and then let the car si for up to 3 hour, (engine still warm), it starts and stalls. I have to feather the gas and keep it idling at about 1000-1100 RPM for abiut a minute in order to keep it running. Once it stays running, hot or cold, my rpms fluxuate about 300 to 500 +\-, and the trans hits hard from 2nd to 3rd. I got some codes this w/e but they where all related to the brake/abs/tracking system.
I figure the old fuel filter is clogged causing the fluxuations. I'm hoping that once the engine is running right the trans will shift right. If this doesn't fix the problem then I think its the Computer.
Is there anything else I should be looking at?
#3
A fuel pressure test conducted with the engine running would verify if the fuel filter (or damaged line) is obstructing flow (the needle would fluctuate with difference in pressure) but since the TB was removed I'm leaning more towards a vacuum leak. Some people spray starting fluid around the areas they suspect a leak, but I prefer to use an unlit propane torch. With either method as you move along the mating surfaces fluid/propane gets drawn into the induction system through the leak and the RPM rises. I'd check around the TB mounting surface and see if you come up with anything.
Edit: It wouldn't hurt to also double check the vacuum lines you replaced.
Edit: It wouldn't hurt to also double check the vacuum lines you replaced.
Last edited by 03SSLE; 03-13-2013 at 12:19 PM.
#4
Thanks guys. I have unplugged the MAS when it happens but I will. But sinse most all thesensors were replaced and an original fuel filter with 169000, I figure it's boune to give me problems soon. But ill get the furl presure checked beforr and after. Thrn hopefully, I can move on to Brakes and suspension. B-)
#5
Thanks guys. I have unplugged the MAS when it happens but I will. But sinse most all thesensors were replaced and an original fuel filter with 169000, I figure it's boune to give me problems soon. But ill get the furl presure checked beforr and after. Thrn hopefully, I can move on to Brakes and suspension. B-)
#6
I know :-( in my defence, I bought the my SS with 163700 on it last year. There were 2 previous owners. I don't think the first one did any more then put gas in it. The second only had it for 6 months. Fortunately, having my own knowladge and the great sources of info from MCF, I've taken
her from bad computer and wiring blunders, and 22" rims on a stock (Origional) suspension and a hi idle nightmare, down to stalling only when its starting when the engine is warm. Runs fine once it stays on.
I like this car. I see its potential to be "That!" Car. With Knowledge and MCF, "YelloJaq" will be Cruise and Long Distance worthy by summer! :-)
her from bad computer and wiring blunders, and 22" rims on a stock (Origional) suspension and a hi idle nightmare, down to stalling only when its starting when the engine is warm. Runs fine once it stays on.
I like this car. I see its potential to be "That!" Car. With Knowledge and MCF, "YelloJaq" will be Cruise and Long Distance worthy by summer! :-)
#9
Yeah, with that kind of mileage on the filter I wouldn't worry about the fuel pressure test unless you still have a stalling problem after replacing it. I'm just surprised that neither previous owner ever changed it. You've made a lot of progress...won't be long until you have it purrin' like it should.