I have searched for an answer to my problem, but I haven't found anything that really matches my problem.
I have a 92 Z with 305 TPI 5 speed.
When I come to a stop my car will die. It will start right back up. Also when I am sitting still facing downhill the car will just die. Then I need to give it some gas to get it started.
Anyone have any ideas of things to check? This just started the other day out of the blue.
I have a 92 Z with 305 TPI 5 speed.
When I come to a stop my car will die. It will start right back up. Also when I am sitting still facing downhill the car will just die. Then I need to give it some gas to get it started.
Anyone have any ideas of things to check? This just started the other day out of the blue.
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Both conditions trigger when fuel sloshes to the front of the tank.
I'd hook up a fuel pressure gauge where I could see it while driving, and see if the pressure drops off before the engine dies during braking or while idling facing downhill.
I'd hook up a fuel pressure gauge where I could see it while driving, and see if the pressure drops off before the engine dies during braking or while idling facing downhill.
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Can you tell me which gauge I should get?
TPIS sells a nice one for $30-$40 which has a long enough hose. When troubleshooting, I generally duct-tape the gauge head to my windshield where I can watch it while driving.Originally posted by Tribe
Can you tell me which gauge I should get?
OK, I hooked up a gauge and it reads between 35-40 psi.
I ran it down the street and there were not any changes in pressure it was still between 35-40.
However when I come to a stop and put the car in neutral the rpm's drop to 500 and below. Which is when it will stall.
What else should I check?
The only modifiactions to the car are, lower temp thermostat, lower temp fan turn on switch, jet chip (stage 1). New o2 sensor, fuel filter and spark plugs 6 months ago. The wires look new, (I bought the car 1 year ago). I have checked the timing and it is at 6.
I ran it down the street and there were not any changes in pressure it was still between 35-40.
However when I come to a stop and put the car in neutral the rpm's drop to 500 and below. Which is when it will stall.
What else should I check?
The only modifiactions to the car are, lower temp thermostat, lower temp fan turn on switch, jet chip (stage 1). New o2 sensor, fuel filter and spark plugs 6 months ago. The wires look new, (I bought the car 1 year ago). I have checked the timing and it is at 6.
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Originally posted by Tribe
OK, I hooked up a gauge and it reads between 35-40 psi.
I ran it down the street and there were not any changes in pressure it was still between 35-40.
However when I come to a stop and put the car in neutral the rpm's drop to 500 and below. Which is when it will stall.
What else should I check?
The only modifiactions to the car are, lower temp thermostat, lower temp fan turn on switch, jet chip (stage 1). New o2 sensor, fuel filter and spark plugs 6 months ago. The wires look new, (I bought the car 1 year ago). I have checked the timing and it is at 6.
Hey dude, the EXACT same thing was happening to me a few months back (except I would get a check engine light as well). I checked everything except the ECM (everyone said it would be the last thing to go). So I yanked it out, replaced it, and it immediately ran perfect.Originally posted by Tribe
OK, I hooked up a gauge and it reads between 35-40 psi.
I ran it down the street and there were not any changes in pressure it was still between 35-40.
However when I come to a stop and put the car in neutral the rpm's drop to 500 and below. Which is when it will stall.
What else should I check?
The only modifiactions to the car are, lower temp thermostat, lower temp fan turn on switch, jet chip (stage 1). New o2 sensor, fuel filter and spark plugs 6 months ago. The wires look new, (I bought the car 1 year ago). I have checked the timing and it is at 6.
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I am surprised that you are not getting any codes. I have had this problem with my car twice. The first time turned out to be a bad MAF sensor. The second time turned out to be the timing was way off.
Well it is not stalling anymore. I removed the air foil and it still drops to around 500-600 rpm when I stop but does not die.
So what should I do so I can re-install the air foil?
So what should I do so I can re-install the air foil?