Starts but shuts down quickly
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Car: 88 trans am
Engine: 305 tpi
Transmission: 700r4
Starts but shuts down quickly
I'm having a problem with my 88 305 .Its really had to keep it running when it cold if i keep the maf hooked up, I've checked the cold start injector and it's spraying at start up. i adjusted the tps to 0.5v at idle position and 4.9 at wot, the Iac vavle is set to 1-1/8" The 8 injectors all read about 16.7 to 17 on the ohm meter,I haven't checked if the injectors are bleeding down with a fuel pressure gage because i don't have one. I don't smell alot of gas when it does start. Its seem like it's running out of gas.It will run for about 5-7 secons at 1100 rpm then dies.If I keep pumping the throttle to keep running until it warms up it's fine but that takes about 4-5 minutes to do that. Should i check the regulator and how would i do that? Any sugggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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From: Edmonton, Alberta.
Car: 1988 Pontiac Trans Am GTA.
Engine: 385 stroker sbc
Transmission: TKO600
Axle/Gears: Moser 9" 3.70 Wavetrac
Re: Starts but shuts down quickly
Did you ever figure this out? It's no joke exactly what my GTA is doing to me right now.
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Car: 89 FORMULA FIREBIRD, 86 CHEVY CAMARO
Engine: L98, LB9 RESPECTIVLY
Transmission: 700 R4 (BOTH)
Re: Starts but shuts down quickly
Have you replaced the maf sensor relays yet? You said it will run with the maf unplugged
I'd try new relays.
I'd try new relays.
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Car: 1988 Pontiac Trans Am GTA.
Engine: 385 stroker sbc
Transmission: TKO600
Axle/Gears: Moser 9" 3.70 Wavetrac
Re: Starts but shuts down quickly
Have you replaced the maf sensor relays yet? You said it will run with the maf unplugged
I'd try new relays.
I'd try new relays.
Think that's the relay?
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