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firebird dies after 10 sec. won't stay idleing


firebird91
02-05-2008, 10:29 PM
I have a 1991 pontiac firebird, 5.0L 305 Tuned Port Injection. It starts up fine and then putters out and dies. However, when I rev it it works fine. Also when I unplug the wire going to the IAC motor it idles high at 1400 rpm and idles smooth, when I plug it in it putters out then dies. I've replaced; o2 sensor, checked all vacuum lines, replaced IAC motor, check engine light works but does not come on while running, so I don't think it's a sensor. Can't figure out why it won't stay idleing!!!

wrightz28
02-06-2008, 12:51 PM
Has the TPS gotten wet recently?

firebird91
02-06-2008, 07:48 PM
possibly, yeah hood was off for a while but covered it with tarp... could have gotten wet.

wrightz28
02-07-2008, 08:35 AM
I would repalce it. They don't like moisture at all and often times, will not set a code.

firebird91
02-08-2008, 10:25 PM
Alright I will, thanks man...

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