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Dwana Burgess Posted on Jan 27, 2014
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Which sensor? I have a 3.4L monte carlo, I can start my car and it will idle fine, i put it in drive and it seems normal for about 5 - 10 mins, then it sputters and lunges as if i were out of gas, and quits, it then will restart and idle but every time i push the throttle it sputters out and quits, the car has to sit and rest for 10-20 min before running normal for another 3-5 mins, this is steadily getting worse and ive been told it is probably a sensor , but how do i know which one, my check engine light is not on?

  • Dwana Burgess
    Dwana Burgess Jan 27, 2014

    i have already changed the fuel filter

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I doubt it is a sensor because a faulty sensor would turn on the check engine light. I would look at fuel pressure in case the problem is a weak fuel pump or pump relay.

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    Dwana Burgess Jan 28, 2014

    someone had referred to a feul regulator as the possible problem is that what you ar talking about? What parts should i check, in your opinion, after the feul pump.

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    Stephen Jan 28, 2014

    Well the regulator limits the pressure to under 50psi. It would not normally prevent the engine from running. There should be a fitting on the fuel rail where a mechanic fits a pressure gauge to check pressure. You'll need to somehow confirm the problem is fuel or ignition to proceed. It could be something electrical too.

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    Dwana Burgess Feb 01, 2014

    the car quits almost as soon as you put it in gear in park or neutral it runs fine

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    Stephen Feb 02, 2014

    Does it feel like the torque converter is locked up ?

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    Dwana Burgess Feb 07, 2014

    no, i think im going to put it in the shop

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GM's 98-05 w/ engines 3.1/3.4/3.8/3.8SC
The mass air flow or crankshaft position sensor may fail causing the engine to intermittently stall. It may be necessary for the engine to cool down before it will restart.

Patience is necessary when dealing with this specific situation as normal diagnostic procedures are not effective. In many cases, the best option is to replace parts, one at a time until the fault is corrected.

Start with MAF since you have no CEL on its very easy to replace and if it dosnt fix the problem just take back and tell them you didnt need it

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  • Dwana Burgess
    Dwana Burgess Jan 28, 2014

    going to try the MAF tomorrow

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SOURCE: 2002 Monte Carlo wont start

sounds like your passlock sensor on the ignition barrel is faulty. you will have to go to the dealer to have it replaced because of the programming after replacement.

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SOURCE: '97 Monte Carlo

sulphur smell either bad o2 sensors or a bad cat

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  • Posted on Jul 12, 2009

SOURCE: 1990 vette runs fine after 15-20 min won't start then wait 20 -min runs fine again until i shut it off

I had the same problem. Turns out,( and I didn't believe it when I was told) but, my problem turned out to be cheap (inferiour) plugs and wired. I was reccomended to use NKG plugs and Borg-Warner wires.

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  • Posted on Nov 02, 2009

SOURCE: vehicle will not start for 15 t0 20 min.after

Could be several problems with a car that old:

1. Weak coil
2. Failing fuel pump
3. Failing crank sensor
4. Failing mass airflow sensor

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 23, 2010

SOURCE: Falls on Its face 3-5 min of driving

Possibly the fuel filter is slowly plugging up while driving to the point of starving the engine, and when engine stops pressure slowly backfeeds the filter to slightly unplug ..enough to start and run for another couple of minutes.. also check EGR valve for sticking open sometimes a piece of carbon will hold the pintle open causing it to stall..also I know you checked fuel pressure but monitor it to see if it drops off after going down the road...I have seen this where fuel pump gives pressure but not enough after a while, this was caused by a torn pulsator which is the rubber connector between the pump and the fuel line inside the fuel tank...Good luck

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