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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 04:29 PM
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Ok so this is the story,at the start of the summer Iv been having an occasional staring problem. Sometimes she will start right up,other times she will start then just shut down,2-3 4-times. Then she will start up and run with and eratic idle. Very odd because sometimes she will run just perfect.First I did a complete tune up,no change. Then I replaced the fuel pump and filter,still no change. Then I relaced the ignition module in the distributer,again no change. Most of the parts I replaced because they were 20 yrs old. Then I called Jon at FIC and changed the injectors,while the plenum was off, I replaced the thermostat with a 160 and a Hyperchip.She has run MUCH better after the injector replacment,but I still have the starting problem,but not all the time,thats what is pissing me off. I replace the IAC last year and my mechanic says he set the TPS to spec. What am I missing ?? Its really frustrating taking my Vette out and not knowing if she will start or not ?? Please help
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