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keeps stalling

Old Jan 10, 2009 | 05:12 PM
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Car: 1987 GTA 350 auto
keeps stalling

changed maf, now have code 33, car was running ok with code, now car will only run if i give it gas, as soon as i take my foot off gas pedal, it dies and i have to give it gas to even start it up now, any help would be greatful 87 gta 350
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 09:22 AM
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Car: 1988 Trans Am GTA
Engine: 350 4BBL
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Re: keeps stalling

So, why did you change the MAF? Did it have a code 33 before?
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 03:52 PM
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Re: keeps stalling

How is your fuel pressure?
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 06:04 PM
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Re: keeps stalling

It had a code 34 so i went and got a maf, now i has a code 33, now the car only starts if i give it gas. I havent had a chance to check fuel pressure, i have to get that from my buddy sometime this week. but car ran alot better before i changed maf
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 07:27 PM
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Re: keeps stalling

Disconnect the battery cable, wait 15 minutes and reconnect it.
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 07:13 AM
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Re: keeps stalling

i disco battery for just a minute or 2, not 15, didnt think it would make a difference, i will try that when i get back home
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 07:49 PM
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car undrivable pls help

long story short, car was running fine, but had code 34(i needed code out to pass inspection) in it, i put new maf, now i have code 33, i changed maf relay and maf power relay and still have code 34 or 33 depending on which maf i have in it. the car will only start/run if gas is given, im trying to get back on road this week, any help would be appreciated. thanks, 87 gta 350
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