Shuts off an wont start
Shuts off an wont start
Hey guys i really need help i have a 1987 camaro iroc z28 the car runs fine its my daily driver just the problem is that when i come to a stop or im slowing down my rpms drop an my oil gauge drops to 0 and my car shuts off i crank it an crank it an wont start like if there is no gas so after a couple of minutes of it cooling off it starts right up i changed the oil pressure switch an sensor the egr the tps an nothing im wondering if its my oil pump what do you guys think???
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From: Adrian, Mi, USA
Car: 1988 Pontiac Firebird Formula
Engine: 5.7 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Re: Shuts off an wont start
It's an electrical problem.
Getting any codes? is the problem more prevalent when it is hot out? (or, when you are running the heater on high??)
Getting any codes? is the problem more prevalent when it is hot out? (or, when you are running the heater on high??)
Re: Shuts off an wont start
I actually havent scanned it i dnt have a abs to do it an its actually after i run it for a while that it happens or if im back an forth i move it like 5 feet an brake an it starts to bog an i have to rev the engine to where the oil gauge goes up
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Joined: Jul 1999
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From: Adrian, Mi, USA
Car: 1988 Pontiac Firebird Formula
Engine: 5.7 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Re: Shuts off an wont start
I would take a look at either ignition module, (getting hot, and failing) or ECM. (same reason)
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