Car is firing up strangely

burnrubr88 · 06-19-2008, 02:30 PM

For the past month or so, every once in a while when I start the car up, it will sputter, and almost die. It wont fully die, but its like its on the verge of cutting back off. Then a couple seconds later it will fire up and everything will sound normal. It usually does this after i fill my tank up, but i never let the needle get too low, so there is always gas in the tank. Im not sure if its the plugs, or the fuel pump, or what. Im not getting any codes, and after those few seconds of the sputtering and almost dying, it starts up and runs fine.

I have to leave for work now, but if anyone has any ideas, let me know. And if I need to explain further, ill try to when i get home tonite. thanks guys.

burnrubr88 · 06-19-2008, 10:12 PM

Nothin? Really?

lilhomieb07 · 06-19-2008, 10:15 PM

Fuel pump, fuel filter, bad plugs, bad gas? lol j/k hmm what else

burnrubr88 · 06-19-2008, 10:17 PM

^ All those is what I was thinking. Just seeing if it made sense.

lilhomieb07 · 06-19-2008, 10:21 PM

Injectors also could be part of it. But fuel pump shorting out, fuel filter clogged or just needs replaced, plugs getting bad or need re gapped/replaced also.

burnrubr88 · 06-19-2008, 10:24 PM

I was betting my money on the fuel filter. Im at 51K and as far as i know its never been replaced. I know i should get it done, but i didnt know if that being out would cause this.

**mrphoto103** · 06-19-2008, 10:29 PM

fuel filter needs to be done at 51k, even if it isnt related to this justin. either jason or myself can help with it, but its easy if you have the right tool.

you should get scanned and see what your inj's duty cycle looks like. might help with why its idling rough. just a thought...

lilhomieb07 · 06-19-2008, 10:31 PM

Well it kinda makes sense since, when u fill up its near empty and the filter collects the remaining particles then u fill it up it takes time to get the fuel thru causing the boggin. I just replaced mine like 2weeks ago. Fuel seems like it goes thru alot smoother and quicker. U should try replacing it.

burnrubr88 · 06-19-2008, 10:47 PM

Thanks much fellas. Ill try and locate a new one.

burnrubr88 · 06-19-2008, 10:49 PM

Can i measure IDC with an my interceptor?

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