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01-29-2005, 08:27 PM

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Dies On Start

Just this morning I'm getting ready to go to work and start up the Max, and the wierdest thing happend. The RPM needle went crazy up towards 2K and then below 1K and then it just died. Started it backup and it was fine, then the same thing happend after work. Any ideas?

01-29-2005, 09:17 PM

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happens 2 me everyday

doesnt seem like a problem

01-29-2005, 11:21 PM

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clean out your throttle body... go to your local auto parts store and by you some throttle body cleaner..

01-30-2005, 05:50 PM

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The previous owner had the fuel injectores replaced, could that be it? Also both times the engine was cold and it was in the 40s outside?

01-30-2005, 07:23 PM

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I'm getting this more and more lately...

though in my case, i'm getting hestiation all through the rpm range... like on a road trip last friday, I was in 5th and keeping a normal pace... highway limit... anyway, my car would start getting jerky on power... at times it felt like i had no power, but the car would still have a bit... i'd gun it harder to compensate.

at theat point, if i would have placed my foot on the clutch, and let go of the gas, my car would have stalled...

any ideas on this problem?

:-/

01-30-2005, 09:10 PM

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my car does the same thing...on a cold start will rev to 1.5-2k, then drop and die. i have to tap the gas 2-3x as it drops to keep it at 1.5k, then it'll idle nicely..

01-30-2005, 09:19 PM

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have any of you ran your codes??

01-31-2005, 10:44 AM

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my car does the same thing...on a cold start will rev to 1.5-2k, then drop and die. i have to tap the gas 2-3x as it drops to keep it at 1.5k, then it'll idle nicely..

Yup thats EXACTLY whats happening, its not a big deal. I just dont want it end up being a costly repair if i ignore it.

01-31-2005, 10:46 AM

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have any of you ran your codes??

No, I need to invest in one of those. Any suggestions on which one?

01-31-2005, 11:02 AM

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go to the auto parts store and buy a small flathead

01-31-2005, 11:03 AM

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there is no code for that prob by the way..same deal...no codes

01-31-2005, 11:27 AM

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there is no code for that prob by the way..same deal...no codes

Hmm well I'll try putting some throttle body cleaner and fuel injector cleaner and see if that does anything. Didnt have any problems today, so IDK!

01-31-2005, 12:48 PM

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i have the same thing going on and its freaking me out

01-31-2005, 12:55 PM

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It's happen to me a couple of times also. I would think its the weather because it's never done that before.

01-31-2005, 01:22 PM

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Damn atleast I'm not the only one having this problem.

01-31-2005, 01:40 PM

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The same thing happens to me .... I just give it gas for about 2-4 seconds, and it's fine.

01-31-2005, 02:18 PM

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so has anyone fixed this problem yet?

01-31-2005, 03:40 PM

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happened to me. engine coolant temperature sensor (30 bucks at most from dealer)

01-31-2005, 03:41 PM

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Hmm well I'll try putting some throttle body cleaner and fuel injector cleaner and see if that does anything. Didnt have any problems today, so IDK!

DO NOT put any additives to your engine. thats what almost killed my engine. it cost me 3 grand worth of new parts and labor

01-31-2005, 04:11 PM

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happened to me. engine coolant temperature sensor (30 bucks at most from dealer)

yo my coolant fluid is low and i think i need to flush my radiator fluid. Do u think that would fix the startup problem? Also lately I have been getting this check engine soon on my display. Do u think the coolant fluid is the prob? I dont have an obdii diagnositcs thing and dont wanna take it to the manufacturer.

01-31-2005, 04:23 PM

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happened to me. engine coolant temperature sensor (30 bucks at most from dealer)

so this happend after the car was warm too?

01-31-2005, 04:40 PM

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nop only when its cold. Also its really wierd. Like it doesnt happ when there is snow on my car. It happens when it is kind of cold (38-45F) and there is some moisture in the air not too much though.

01-31-2005, 05:08 PM

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I was having this problem but fixed it by cleaning the throttle body...following these instructions: http://www.motorvate.ca/mvp.php/517 However, now my throttle sticks at the rpm i release the clutch at for a second or two between shifts now...does anyone know what is causing this problem?

01-31-2005, 08:49 PM

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DO NOT put any additives to your engine. thats what almost killed my engine. it cost me 3 grand worth of new parts and labor

Really...thanks! I'll try replacing the engine temp sensor.

01-31-2005, 08:53 PM

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So would it be this then...

ACT (air charge temperature) sensor

02-01-2005, 07:37 PM

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no thats the mass air flow sensor

02-02-2005, 08:10 AM

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OKAY I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AS EVERYONE ELSE....When it was really cold outside and the first start of the day, my car would die after startup unless I kept the engine reving to warm it up. I took it to mechanics and they said the diagnostic showed a bad crank sensor. Got it fixed and still happend to me. My dad cleaned the throttle body and added a higher octaine to my gas, because I use to use Chevron but I live in California and the gas has gotten extremly high so I started going to Arco and places that were cheap. Ever since he cleaned the throttle and added a higher octaine to my gas tank I have had no problems since. With the crank sensor I think that just was another problem happening around the same time. After I got that replaced I noticed my steering is soo tight and turns great!