85 dies while idling in Drive
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85 dies while idling in Drive
Greetings, I noticed a couple of months ago that my 85 would hesitate, but very seldom. Yesterday I drove around town, and while idling at a light, it died. Just like killing it with the key... no stumbling, no erratic idle, no error codes. It would start right back up. I could not get it to die while idling in P or N, and it wouldn't die while driving. It runs perfectly otherwise... any ideas?
I rebuilt the TPI 6 or 8 months ago, new FMS injectors, new vacuum lines and afpr with new diaphram. Fairly new fuel filter. It has an MSD blaster coil that's 6 years old, the 6AL totally crapped out 2 years ago.
I rebuilt the TPI 6 or 8 months ago, new FMS injectors, new vacuum lines and afpr with new diaphram. Fairly new fuel filter. It has an MSD blaster coil that's 6 years old, the 6AL totally crapped out 2 years ago.
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I removed the TB as a whole, didn't mess with the IAC or the TPS. But I should recheck them anyway I guess. Would either of them cause the car to just shut off?
I had it idling (fairly steady) in Drive at 540-550 RPM for several minutes before it died the first time, then again after about 2-3 minutes of idling just fine. Then again after just a few seconds of waiting for a car to turn in front of me. Then it was fine the rest of the 5 mile drive home.
Almost seems ignition related as fast as the car dies, then immediately fires right back up! Any other ideas?
I had it idling (fairly steady) in Drive at 540-550 RPM for several minutes before it died the first time, then again after about 2-3 minutes of idling just fine. Then again after just a few seconds of waiting for a car to turn in front of me. Then it was fine the rest of the 5 mile drive home.
Almost seems ignition related as fast as the car dies, then immediately fires right back up! Any other ideas?
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I removed the TB as a whole, didn't mess with the IAC or the TPS. But I should recheck them anyway I guess. Would either of them cause the car to just shut off?
I had it idling (fairly steady) in Drive at 540-550 RPM for several minutes before it died the first time, then again after about 2-3 minutes of idling just fine. Then again after just a few seconds of waiting for a car to turn in front of me. Then it was fine the rest of the 5 mile drive home.
Almost seems ignition related as fast as the car dies, then immediately fires right back up! Any other ideas?
I had it idling (fairly steady) in Drive at 540-550 RPM for several minutes before it died the first time, then again after about 2-3 minutes of idling just fine. Then again after just a few seconds of waiting for a car to turn in front of me. Then it was fine the rest of the 5 mile drive home.
Almost seems ignition related as fast as the car dies, then immediately fires right back up! Any other ideas?
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Check and replace your PCV valve, too. Many people forget this routine tune-up item but it can cause idle problems, too.
