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Old Jan 9, 2004 | 06:01 PM
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Car: 92 Precision Red Firebird
Engine: v6->357 vortec xe262h rpm intake
Transmission: t5-> t56
Axle/Gears: 10bolt 3.42s
my car is flippin out

ok i have a 92 3.1 firebird and its like goin crazy... the rpm when im goin like jumps around on the tach but the car doesnt, and it has stalled a few times recently, at a light the car just cuts off and i was like woah... and it wouldnt start up... i would come back later and start it up... whats wrong with it is it the computer, fuel pump... when i try to start it up after it dies it will just keep turning over with out ignition...so and ideas?
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Old Jan 9, 2004 | 07:08 PM
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Car: 1985 Iroc-z
Engine: 355 sbc
Transmission: 700r4
are u getting any codes?

when u try starting it back up, are u getting any spark/fuel?

If it turns over, i would suspect a faulty ignition module (they are known to heat-up and fail)

can you hear your fuel pump prime? maybe you should check your fuel pressure, your pump could be your problem as well
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Old Jan 9, 2004 | 07:25 PM
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ok heres what i've figured it has to be with the fuel not spark because its not priming and what about these codes how do i find these out?
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Old Jan 9, 2004 | 07:29 PM
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how to retrieve codes is under the MISC section, you'll see. your SES light on? if not, your not going to get any codes or it may be a bad light

seems like you've already found your error though...

perhaps its time to drop your tank and switch your in-tank fuel pump
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Old Jan 9, 2004 | 07:33 PM
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Car: 1989 Iroc-Z
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Or check his fuel pump relay and the fuses.

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