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Old Aug 17, 2016 | 07:09 AM
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ok experts give me a clue.. my 92LT1 has a problem at times not always when warmed up when starting it will hit a few times then die. I've replaced the throttle position sensor, ignition module ,plugs and wires, cleaned the throttle body, runs like a champ but this nagging problem exits Any thought would be appreciated next step dealer if I cannot locate problem thanks
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ok experts give me a clue.. my 92LT1 has a problem at times not always when warmed up when starting it will hit a few times then die. I've replaced the throttle position sensor, ignition module ,plugs and wires, cleaned the throttle body, runs like a champ but this nagging problem exits Any thought would be appreciated next step dealer if I cannot locate problem thanks
Hit a few times?

Runs a few moments and stalls or exactly what is the issue? Always when hot and has sat for a very short time OR occasionally? Cold first start of the day is how long? Do you key-on and wait OR do you just insert key and crank?
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Do you get any codes?
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Hit a few times?

Runs a few moments and stalls or exactly what is the issue? Always when hot and has sat for a very short time OR occasionally? Cold first start of the day is how long? Do you key-on and wait OR do you just insert key and crank?
first start of the day no problem. After driving, then stopping shutting off engine, restarts are the problem the engines runs a few seconds then dies, it will always starts but several attempts are needed at times. I key and crank . Thanks for your interest
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How old is your fuel filter? Any codes? See what is missing fuel or spark.
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first start of the day no problem. After driving, then stopping shutting off engine, restarts are the problem the engines runs a few seconds then dies, it will always starts but several attempts are needed at times. I key and crank . Thanks for your interest
Try "key-on WAIT then crank" a few times. It would be a very good idea to hang a fuel pressure gauge and drive it for several trips that would normally create issues and observe. Costs very little to "observe" I'd throw no parts at it until I had "observed/checked".
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