Engine stalled at traffic light stop
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Cruising
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From: Carlsbad Ca
Engine stalled at traffic light stop
Question #1:
Has any 2003 LS1 corvette owner experienced the engine sutting down at a traffic light after only 15 minutes of operation. Before the engine stalled, I filled up with gasoline (union 76) about 10 minutes before it stalled.
The engine started right back up again, it was running alittle rough so I brake revved the engine to increase the idle speed.
Question #2:
What is the correct idle speed in drive for an LS 1 automatic? Can someone help out with this answer. I searched both my owners & factory service manuals with no information found.
Thank you Jim M
Has any 2003 LS1 corvette owner experienced the engine sutting down at a traffic light after only 15 minutes of operation. Before the engine stalled, I filled up with gasoline (union 76) about 10 minutes before it stalled.
The engine started right back up again, it was running alittle rough so I brake revved the engine to increase the idle speed.
Question #2:
What is the correct idle speed in drive for an LS 1 automatic? Can someone help out with this answer. I searched both my owners & factory service manuals with no information found.
Thank you Jim M
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From: Winston Salem NC
Originally Posted by jmeneijr
Question #1:
Has any 2003 LS1 corvette owner experienced the engine sutting down at a traffic light after only 15 minutes of operation. Before the engine stalled, I filled up with gasoline (union 76) about 10 minutes before it stalled.
The engine started right back up again, it was running alittle rough so I brake revved the engine to increase the idle speed.
Question #2:
What is the correct idle speed in drive for an LS 1 automatic? Can someone help out with this answer. I searched both my owners & factory service manuals with no information found.
Thank you Jim M
Has any 2003 LS1 corvette owner experienced the engine sutting down at a traffic light after only 15 minutes of operation. Before the engine stalled, I filled up with gasoline (union 76) about 10 minutes before it stalled.
The engine started right back up again, it was running alittle rough so I brake revved the engine to increase the idle speed.
Question #2:
What is the correct idle speed in drive for an LS 1 automatic? Can someone help out with this answer. I searched both my owners & factory service manuals with no information found.
Thank you Jim M
In Gear A/C Off 575 550 550 550
In Gear A/C On 575 550 550 550
In Park A/C Off 625 625 625 625
In Park A/C On 625 625 625 625
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Cruising
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From: Carlsbad Ca
Engine stalled at traffic light stop
Thank you for the correct LS1 (automatic) engine idle speeds.
Can you instruct me in how to increase my idle speed?
Is it adjustable?
Please advise. Jim Menei
Can you instruct me in how to increase my idle speed?
Is it adjustable?
Please advise. Jim Menei
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From: Just a little outside San Antonio, Texas
Seems the culprit is the fuel you just bought. Moisture content might be too high. Call the station and report the issue. I'd also ask if they've had any similar reports.
Happened to me several years ago. Got some gas, drove about 5 minutes (just enough time to burn the fuel that was in the fuel lines), and the engine died. Seems I'd pumped about 10 gallons of WATER into my gas tank. The gas station's fuel tank had developed a leak at the tank's filling value and heavy rain during the day had filled the tank with water which, being heavier than gasoline, sank to the bottom of the tanks and was pumped out first.
Ended up with the station paying to replace several fuel system and engine components.
Happened to me several years ago. Got some gas, drove about 5 minutes (just enough time to burn the fuel that was in the fuel lines), and the engine died. Seems I'd pumped about 10 gallons of WATER into my gas tank. The gas station's fuel tank had developed a leak at the tank's filling value and heavy rain during the day had filled the tank with water which, being heavier than gasoline, sank to the bottom of the tanks and was pumped out first.
Ended up with the station paying to replace several fuel system and engine components.
