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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 06:19 PM
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90 camaro rs 305 tbi

I got a 1990 camaro rs with 305 tbi and its started to stall out right after it starts but only does it when its warmed up and it only does it once everytime I start it when its warm. I have no idea why. Can anyone help me
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 06:21 PM
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Re: 90 camaro rs 305 tbi

check for codes first.
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 06:24 PM
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Re: 90 camaro rs 305 tbi

Even if the check engine light isn't on
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 08:22 PM
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Re: 90 camaro rs 305 tbi

faulty ignition module will do that and not give any codes
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 08:29 PM
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Re: 90 camaro rs 305 tbi

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Even if the check engine light isn't on
yep ,check anyway and bungy74 is right too, Also bad fuel injectors will not throw a code either.
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 08:35 PM
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Re: 90 camaro rs 305 tbi

you may want to check fuel pressure also before replacing any parts, many times people overlook a weak pump
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Old Oct 24, 2012 | 12:13 AM
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Re: 90 camaro rs 305 tbi

I've heard of this!, i cant remember exactly what its called but what was described was...when you turn your car off the fuel in the lines near the motor absorb the heat from the engine (ahh its called heat soak) anyways when this happens i guess it messes with the fuel somehow not allowing it to start. I don't remember why, look up heat soak, if it only doesn't start when its hot and will then start once it cools i'd guess this is it.
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Old Oct 24, 2012 | 12:39 AM
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Re: 90 camaro rs 305 tbi

seriously doubt its heat soak.
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Old Nov 3, 2012 | 05:24 AM
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Re: 90 camaro rs 305 tbi

I just bought one and had the same problem. The previous owner told me it was the IAC or idle air control sensor. Then i checked the EGR and replaced lines...turns out it was the 3 dollar PCV valve my dumbass over looked.
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