Hey guys, I know I can always turn to you guys for problems with maxine.

Here's the background:
2001 GLE with 95000k
Immaculate ever since except recently
has NOT had tune up for 75k
Battery somewhat new 20k miles old
Recently replaced starter with brand new one

Ok here's the problem:
This morning I started normally drove to work fine, on the way at a light I feel a rumble (more like if you're on a bridge and a big truck rolls on by)
I looked around but nothing, so I put it in Neutral, it stopped.
Put it back to Drive and it started to rumble again, then...it just stalled, not violently at all.
Put it in Park started up, struggled but was fine.
Second stop light same deal but started up again fine.
Got off of work started it fine, but then as I was a block away it died without even any warning, power steering stopped working FREAKED me out.
It's dead ever since

Here's what happens now when I try to start it.
Start it tries to turn over but does not stay on.(ok starter install was fine because it was fine a whole week before this happened)
if I pump the gas a couple times it gets a bit better and almost starts but does not turn over.
So I try to rev the gas at the SAME time while starting, and YES this keeps the motor running, BUT I have to keep the RPM up at above 2k RPM.
If not it dies.

So I am guessing something with the fuel. Either be pump, injector...etc

Anyone had this problem, if so what is wrong?
I use 89 RELIGIOUSLY! Any help be appreciated

 

had this problem when my throttle body was gunked up. My car has 111K and its getting a tuneup for the FIRST time this weekend.

Mine had started out mild but eventually got worse. It is kinda scary because the first time it happened I was at a light and didnt realize it stalled and all of the sudden my power steering was gone and my brakes wouldnt depress like they usually would(because the car was off and the engine vacuum was obviously not being used) Scared me as well but thankfully it was a very easy fix

 

any codes? you should be filling up with 91 or better as well.

 

how do I know what codes are registering, I would need a OBDII reader right?

 

How much did the tune up cost and what was performed on the tune up

 

Myth......

Manual says use premium for maximum performance, but doesn't say use premium to keep your car running.

 

Ok after researching wanderlessly, I think it might be the fuel pump, now my question is this:

Replacing the fuel pump will be just fine? Or does filter and injector will need to go hand in hand

 

Fuel filter is built into the pump.

 

Nice thank you! guess everyone is sleeping, is there a how to to replace the pump?

 

Ok after diagnostics 2 codes came back:

P0100=MAF sensor
I have a question on this, when I installed the starter I took out the MAF and intake box, now would this trip this off where it would just need to be reprogrammed??

Or would I need to replace?

P0505=IAC Valve.
Why would this be tripped?
Would I need to replace?
Is this linked to the MAF sensor trouble?
I read some online and people say when IAC goes, the ECM is behind soon?
Please help!

 

Disconnect the connector from the IAC valve.

With the igntion ON, check for 12v at pins 2 and ground, and pin 5 and ground.

If no voltage at the harness connector, you have a harness issue.

Check all vacuum hoses.

 

another thing might help is u get the manual for ur 01 gle from phat20.net i believe... and look for ur diagnostic codes there and follow it step by step... i could just be a matter of simple solutions... before u go to a mechanic give that a shot its a pdf about 20 megs or so...