having idling problems and code 33!!! NEED HELP!!!
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From: The great state of Texas
Car: 1987 Trans Am GTA
Engine: 5.7 TPI
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: Stock 3.23's
having idling problems and code 33!!! NEED HELP!!!
i have an 87 GTA 5.7 and here recently its been running pretty rough. at startup it idles high but simmers down to around 1000-1200 rpm which seems a little high to me but not sure. i drive for a little while and it runs great but then i can feel it hesitate and the SES light comes on and it runs really rough. if i come to a light or a slow cruise (below 1500 rpm) then it almost automatically drops to around 400 rpm unless i give some throttle. if im stopped rpm surges a lot and sometimes stalls out but fires right back up and runs fine. then rinse and repeat til i get to my destination. im getting a code 33 for the MAP but i have no idea where to find the sensor on the car to replace it and see if thats the problem. a friend also said it could be the EGR valve and i also have no idea where to find it either. the motors all stock and ive only owned the car for a year and half. a year of that i was in Iraq so im no expert on the motor yet. just need some help. any would be much appreciated guys.
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From: Bromley south east london, England
Car: 1987 pontiac trans-am
Engine: 350 tpi
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3;73 with eaton lsd
Re: having idling problems and code 33!!! NEED HELP!!!
ok, so if you have an 87 then it wont have a MAP (maifold absolute pressure) instead you'll have a MAF (mass air flow) sensor. its locared between your air filter housing and your throttle body. hope this is of some help.
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