2000 SS drives for a few blocks and then stalls.
#11
09-08-2010, 09:11 AM
Hi Concrete,
Below is the link on the recall...Please keep us updated on your resolve to your problems, and what you did to fix it.
Good Luck
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/pr...0&summary=true
Below is the link on the recall...Please keep us updated on your resolve to your problems, and what you did to fix it.
Good Luck
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/pr...0&summary=true
#12
09-08-2010, 09:11 AM
Coolant looks good. It's hard to tell but the exhaust pipe burns a little oil, the one on the left side of the manifold.
I first noticed it leaking on the floor and it wasn't a lot but it was more than a little if that makes sense.
#14
09-09-2010, 09:07 AM
Hi Concrete,
Below is the link on the recall...Please keep us updated on your resolve to your problems, and what you did to fix it.
Good Luck
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/pr...0&summary=true
Below is the link on the recall...Please keep us updated on your resolve to your problems, and what you did to fix it.
Good Luck
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/pr...0&summary=true
I called the dealer and they said that my car had the regulator replaced in 2004. I bought it in 2005 so it looks like they replaced it right before I bought it. I suppose it could still be the regulator though. I'm going to get a fuel pressure tester and see what I can see.
Anyone know about that IAC valve? The car lopes at idle since I removed it so maybe I need to drive it to get it to normal?
#15
09-09-2010, 10:40 AM
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Southeast PA
Posts: 25,137
Disconnect the negative battery terminal for an hour so your car goes back into the relearn process and uses all new readings from the sensors.
#16
09-09-2010, 11:46 AM
Hi everybody,
I've got a problem with my 2000 SS MC. When I start it up it idles and then drives fine for a couple of blocks and then will just stall like it has no gas. (There is a full tank) If I try to start it again the car dies a second after starting unless I hold the gas pedal down and rev it to 3000 rpm or so and if I put the car in drive while revving I can drive it for a block or two before it dies again and won't start even with me trying to rev.
I've got a problem with my 2000 SS MC. When I start it up it idles and then drives fine for a couple of blocks and then will just stall like it has no gas. (There is a full tank) If I try to start it again the car dies a second after starting unless I hold the gas pedal down and rev it to 3000 rpm or so and if I put the car in drive while revving I can drive it for a block or two before it dies again and won't start even with me trying to rev.
One of my old cars (not the Monte) had a similar problem. Turned out to be a weak spark / ignition system. In my case, the ignition module was dying. That caused the spark to get weak after the engine warmed up. So if nothing else seems to work, try looking at your ignition system, make sure you're getting a good strong spark with engine warm/hot.
#17
09-09-2010, 12:53 PM
I just took off the connector to the maf sensor and started the car. It ran without shutting off. It slightly sputtered, but then again I did replace the IAC too.
I'm thinking maybe it is faulty and was making the car shut off? I plugged it back in and it ran but the engine was at normal temp when I did so maybe it is just when the engine is cold?
Does this make sense? I'm used to working on older cars without all of the sensors..
I'm thinking maybe it is faulty and was making the car shut off? I plugged it back in and it ran but the engine was at normal temp when I did so maybe it is just when the engine is cold?
Does this make sense? I'm used to working on older cars without all of the sensors..
#18
09-09-2010, 01:54 PM
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Southeast PA
Posts: 25,137
The MAF could be the more expensive alternative to the problem. You could try getting a can of MAF cleaner and shooting down the sensor and letting it fully dry (never touching the wire with anything but the cleaner spray) and see if that helps?
#20
09-09-2010, 01:56 PM
That was pretty much the first thing I did. It was dirty but didn't help. Maybe it is going bad?