My 91 camero runs for 1 minute and then it dies!

It's my original baby. It has always run great. Last week I took it out and it started to hesitate. It died a couple of times on my way home. I checked the pump and it is still working. Not sure if it still might not be the problem if it is not giving enough pressure. I plan on changing the fuel filter next. I was also told it could be the cat converter. I don't run this car much, it's just for those nice days in Chicago. Any advice?

Need more info. Engine size, induction type (TPI, TBI, carb).

Is an RS 6 cylinder. Fuel injection. Whats wierd is it runs smooth as it always did for that minute. Doesn't seem to missing or bogged at all. Runs longer when its really cold out.

how long has it been since you changed gas filter? i had a 70 camaro i had dist not coil pack so i'm asuming yours is same? or maybe fuel pump if it was cat it wouldn't die that fast unless it's completley clogged.

i never changed it. still only 71k miles

71k miles and never changed?? You are loooooong over due for a fuel filter change.
Start there and if it stil does it, pull out the ignition module and take to an auto parts store and have them test it. If it fails, replace with ONLY AC Delco and be sure to use the thermal grease that comes with the new one.

It's my original baby. It has always run great. Last week I took it out and it started to hesitate. It died a couple of times on my way home. I checked the pump and it is still working. Not sure if it still might not be the problem if it is not giving enough pressure. I plan on changing the fuel filter next. I was also told it could be the cat converter. I don't run this car much, it's just for those nice days in Chicago. Any advice?

does it start right back up after it dies? when it dies does it die out slowly or all of a sudden? does the car have to warm up before it dies?

does it start right back up after it dies? when it dies does it die out slowly or all of a sudden? does the car have to warm up before it dies?

it will start back up, and run for a shorter time. usually 15 seconds.


I will let you guys know weds. i have off and will be doing the fuel filter then.

thanks for all the feedback!

does it start right back up after it dies? when it dies does it die out slowly or all of a sudden? does the car have to warm up before it dies?

HOLY CRAP OMG WTF?!?!?!?!!

Long effing time no effing see. what's up?!

I don't run this car much, it's just for those nice days in Chicago.

Translation, it's not driven much at all but 2 months a year :lol2:

Definately go after the filter.

HOLY CRAP OMG WTF?!?!?!?!!

Long effing time no effing see. what's up?!

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...Last week I took it out and it started to hesitate. It died a couple of times on my way home. I checked the pump and it is still working. Not sure if it still might not be the problem if it is not giving enough pressure. ... Any advice?

yea this sounds like a fuel starvation problem. let us know what happens after you change the filter. And get an inline fuel pressure gauge on it.