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Old 09-21-2009, 10:09 PM
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Car Won't Stay On

ok my car has been sitting in the garage for some time now, because i don't really know how to fix the problem. when i start the car it stays on for about a second or two then the rpm starts slowly going down to 0. also while the car car is on for the few seconds i step on the gas pedal just to see if it will help stay on a bit longer, it actually helps the car turn off and feels like there is a delay when i do press down on it. another thing is i've used some starter fluid while the car is on and this helps the car stay on longer but when i stop feeding it the fluid, it slowly dies on me. i have check the lines and fuel is coming to the motor, so if anyone could help i would highly appreciate it. THanks.
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Old 09-21-2009, 10:15 PM
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how much gas do you have?
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Old 09-26-2009, 10:52 AM
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sounds like something i had , i just adjust my air to fuel and throttle adjustment screw, in the mornings i have to give it a little gas and cut my headlights on and it stays crank, after warmed up, it runs perfect. lol
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Old 10-31-2009, 01:59 PM
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It sounds like your problem might be a sensor, such as the CHTS or O2. Try running the codes and see if it picks up anything.
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Old Thread...but I have the same problem...

What was the problem? Did you ever solve it?

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Old 11-14-2012, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by sluggo1246
What was the problem? Did you ever solve it?
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Somehow, I doubt you're going to hear from him.
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