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Old 03-12-2009, 05:40 AM
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This is really wierd. Car will start up, run fine, then just die while I'm driving down the road. Sort of a problem when you going 75 miles an hour. Brakes and steering become important at that point. It doesn't stutter or anything the engine just totally cuts out like it does when I turn it off. Never had a problem like this before so I have no idea where to start.
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Old 03-12-2009, 05:44 AM
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I had that - traced it to a loose intercooler clamp (boost leak). Do a pressure test.
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Old 03-12-2009, 05:50 AM
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codes?
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Is it chipped? If the socket is loose or there is a failed solder joint, that can happen.
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Unforunately my computer with my diagnostic software took a crap so I can't check for codes. No lights are coming up on my instrument cluster though
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Default Re: I had that - traced it to a loose intercooler clamp (boost leak). Do a pressure test.
Did a pressure test and there is no leak. Now I'm frustrated.
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anyone that you can borrow a ecu off of?
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Default Re: Is it chipped? If the socket is loose or there is a failed solder joint, that can happen.
I'm stage 3 so I guess it could be that. Would it be something that is easily recognizable?
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Don't know. Does anyone live near Grand Haven MI?
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Default try having the car running and slap on the ecu box and see if it dies,
otherwise maybe a fuel pump problem? kinda hard to guess..
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