starts fine. runs briefly and shuts off. no idle

RoughRex · 10-29-2008, 10:05 PM

I've seen this happen if there is a big intake or vacuum leak. Too much unregulated air into the engine causes it to die when the ECU switches to the AFM after startup.

IndyParts · 10-29-2008, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by RoughRex

I've seen this happen if there is a big intake or vacuum leak. Too much unregulated air into the engine causes it to die when the ECU switches to the AFM after startup.

+1

Look around the intake and see if you don't have a loose clamp or something of that nature. Sounds like you have a large leak.

10-29-2008, 10:05 PM	#1
RoughRex Out of Nickels and Dimes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 192 Rep Power: 18	I've seen this happen if there is a big intake or vacuum leak. Too much unregulated air into the engine causes it to die when the ECU switches to the AFM after startup. __________________ 1988 GXL

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