Hello, this is my first time post, and first thirdgeneration car. I have a v6 firebird, I know it sucks but I'm in college and don't have the money to get the Iroc I want. Well anyway, my car stalls when it comes to stops (i.e traffic lights) and also when i make left turns. Its' fine making right turns. Please tell me it can be fixed on a minimum buget, and thatks in advance for any help.

 

Hm, well, the year of your car would be helpful. Is it between 85-89? If so, your MAF sensor could be trash. If that's fine, try cleaning your IAC valve and throttle body.

Have you checked the computer for trouble codes?

Are these "hard" turns, as in "parking lot" turns, or highway turns? If they're hard turns, the pressure sensor on your power steering's hard line might be shot. If that sensor senses an abnormally high pressure in the power steering lines, it sends a signal to the computer, which raises the idle speed of the car. Simple test: With the car running, in gear, keep your foot on the brake. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left until it stops. You'll hear a "hiss" as the extra pressure bleeds off. As this happens, your engine RPM's should go up a few hundred. If the car stalls, or the engine RPM's drop, that sensor could be bad.

The directions for testing the above pieces are on the V6 board. Our MAF sensors are different than that of the V8 motors. Good luck!


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-Tom P (Hot rodded 1986 Firebird 2.8l)