Start and then die!

[C4ME]

I am getting my sea legs with this car. When I start, the engine jumps and the dies. When I try to restart, it take a few seconds and then fires but is ruff for ~30 secs. The it seems to hunt for an idle up and down.

Anyone?

 

[UB2 SLOW]

You might have a bad MAF. Are you getting any engine codes?

 

[vetteboy86]

I would check the burnoff and power relays for the MAF. They are alot cheaper than replacing the MAF. Also what about the IAC. I have not had much experience with this part, however it could contribute to an idle problem.

Are there any codes? I assume there is a SES light.

Best of luck

Craig

 

[dogster1]

In my shop manual I remember reading something about this.
If you want e-mail me and I'll send you the section.

 

[C4ME]

I have not scanned the codes...Need to build cable or take to local joint to scan.

I don't know the IAC acronym, but I am not getting any SES on the info center if that is what IAC may break to.

I will have to check the relays for the MAF, had not.

Thanks...I have some homework now.

 

[Reboot]

C4ME, I recently learned to read the codes in my 88 due to a similar problem I'm having (I posted it earlier today). It's very easy to do and will save you time from taking it somewhere. I haven't purchased the service manual that is referred to often in here, but I do have a Haynes manual that also covers your 86. If you are interested in learning how and want me to post the instructions here, let me know. It really is easy and kind of cool to learn.