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1991 Camaro problem starting


RedWind
02-03-2008, 05:06 PM
I just bought this car and it ran perfectly for about a day then it starting cutting out, and then it got worse and when I would push on the gas more then just a tiny bit it would start to cut out until I would let off, now it wont even turn over, I checked the spark and it good I changed the filter and thats good, I check the pressure and that is also good, now I am stumped it went everything seems to be fine but it wont turn over.

RedWind
02-04-2008, 01:28 PM
sorry for double post

alright now it is starting but when I go to rev it up it chokes out you will feel it accelerate and then the acceleration will cut out and then the engine will cut out.

wrightz28
02-05-2008, 01:18 PM
miles, engine size & fule delivery system please.

What is the "ok" fuel pressure reading?

RedWind
02-05-2008, 01:39 PM
its a V6 3.1, fuel injected, it has 150,000 on it which is low for that old of a car

wrightz28
02-05-2008, 04:07 PM
So what is the fuel pressure at?

RedWind
02-06-2008, 09:03 PM
it idels around 40 PSI but as soon a I give it gas it cuts out

cuda_dude
02-06-2008, 09:24 PM
bad fuel pump is my guess

wrightz28
02-07-2008, 08:28 AM
bad fuel pump is my guess

Ehhh,

For the giggles of it, check the pressure regulator line for gas.

RedWind
02-09-2008, 08:02 PM
Update:

I did a tune up, and filled my tank and added water remover and I got it to run now, but when I rev it up and around 2500 it starts missing and lights pulse with the miss.

chevyrulespops
03-14-2008, 01:03 PM
I dont know if you solved your problem but if u havent, I would check the EGR system....it kind of sounds like you're getting a signal for the EGR to turn on earlier than u should....Try disconnecting the wires going to the digital EGR valve..Im just as stummped as you are...let us know if u solved the problem...It also sounds like you're not getting enough air...I would check for a serious vacuum leak somewhere...Take out the IAC motor and reset the pintle....another thing...I would check for a code in the computer even though the light is not on...there might be something there believe it or not...Im also suspecting that the ECM might be going...hope u fix it!!

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