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Old 11-20-2011, 11:30 PM
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My car starts for about 2 sec and the it just dies no matter what I do. I just changed the computer on it about 3 months ago and had the same problem. The battery died and i needed to jump it then it ran fine. I disconnected the battery to try and reset everything and it didn't help. So now the car is sitting at my work with the battery disconected hoping it will help when I go back in tomorrow. I am just wondering if there are any other suggestions that can help me if this doesn't work tomorrow. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!
 
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Old 11-21-2011, 01:00 AM
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Unplug the MAF sensor, see what happens

Also check your fuel pressure
 
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Old 11-21-2011, 06:00 PM
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I got fuel pressure and disconnected the maf sensor and nothing changed Idk what else to do.
 
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Old 11-21-2011, 07:56 PM
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I have noticed since I have been trying this for a while I here 2 clicks right before it shuts down but I can't tell where it is coming from
 
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Old 11-21-2011, 07:57 PM
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If you unplugged the MAF and nothing changed, then that's your problem. You need to replace the MAF. When you typically unplug the MAF, your car will run like crap.
 
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Old 11-21-2011, 10:17 PM
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It can't run long enough for me to tell like I said it only runs for maybe 2 sec
 
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Old 11-21-2011, 10:27 PM
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Does it fire right up and then die or take some coaxing to get started? When did you check the fuel pressure? With key on engine off or while cranking?
 
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Old 11-22-2011, 07:27 AM
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It starts right up and you can rev it then after 2 sec it dies every time and we checked fuel pressure while cranking/ starting. I did try reseting the security system but that didn't work and I don't have a security light on or any codes.
 
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