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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 06:27 AM
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1989 firebird with LT1 engine

Hey guys I'm having some problems with my firebird. I bought it knowing I needed a new.fuel pump and I fixed it. It starts now but shuts off if I don't keep foot on gas if it idels under 1500rpms it will shut off. I also did spark plugs and wires and other things if anyone could give me some input that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys.
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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 10:45 AM
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Car: 1997 K1500 SS/SB
Engine: LT1 with TPI on top
Transmission: 4L60E/np241,
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Re: 1989 firebird with LT1 engine

Originally Posted by blackhawk1840
Hey guys I'm having some problems with my firebird. I bought it knowing I needed a new.fuel pump and I fixed it. It starts now but shuts off if I don't keep foot on gas if it idels under 1500rpms it will shut off. I also did spark plugs and wires and other things if anyone could give me some input that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys.
check all of the ECM fuses, turn the key on and make sure that all of the power wires to the ECM are getting power, my ECM 2 fuse causes the same issue
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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 10:52 AM
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Re: 1989 firebird with LT1 engine

Also check the ICM and the coil in the distributor, I had a stalling at red lights issue that was caused by either one or both of these being bad.
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 03:16 AM
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Re: 1989 firebird with LT1 engine

Yeah its like my engines not getting enough gas to it but I will.check all these thanks.guys
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 07:03 AM
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Re: 1989 firebird with LT1 engine

Originally Posted by blackhawk1840
I bought it knowing I needed a new.fuel pump and I fixed it.
It starts now but shuts off if I don't keep foot on gas if it idels under 1500rpms it will shut off.
its like my engines not getting enough gas
have you checked the fuel pressure?
Just because the pump is good doesn't mean you have fuel pressure at the rails.
Fuel filter could be blocked for example

Also pull the engine codes and see if anything showing;
something else ( electronics? ) may be playing up
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