engine stalled while in traffic 305 tbi - Third Generation F-Body Message Boards

Stevolwevol · 08-13-2009, 09:12 PM

I was in traffic about 150 miles away from home, and the engine stalled. I finally got it started, but it took a couple of tries. I thought I was screwed. When it started, it acted like a flooded carb. Before it started I could smell gas. I held down the throddle (hard to quit old school habbits), and It started as if it were a flooded carb clearing out. I would much appreciate suggestions.

skirkland1980 · 08-13-2009, 09:46 PM

the most common problem ive seen with tbi is the distributor pickup coil getting very rusty. just pull the cap and rotor and look for rust...good luck

Stevolwevol · 08-13-2009, 09:52 PM

Does a rusty pickup coil cause problems like this? I had a check engine light come on and off also. Not sure if it is related to this particular problem though.

skirkland1980 · 08-13-2009, 10:29 PM

on a tbi, not only does the distributor fire the spark plugs, but it also fires the injectors. if the pickup coil is making a noisy signal the engine will stall. most common at slower engine speeds... in traffic

Stevolwevol · 08-13-2009, 10:47 PM

I'm going to the parts store tomorrow. What does this part look like? is it under the cap? Anyway, sounds like a bullseye. If it were the pickup coil, would I smell gas when I attempted to start it?

skirkland1980 · 08-14-2009, 08:22 AM

you'll have to get the whole distributor. have you checked yours?

Stevolwevol · 08-14-2009, 11:05 AM

I'm gonna go to a guy that works on third gens, and has lots of parts. Is it something I can drive around with with out worry of not ever starting, or is it just an inconvenience? I would like to drive it this weekend locally with out calling a wrecker to haul it home.