Car dies after 3 seconds.

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I just got done putting in new spark plugs, cleaning the MAF, and putting in the new fuel filter. Now it starts up but It doesn't run more than a couple seconds. I try to hit the gas and I hear a hiss but no rev's.

I tried taking the battery terminal off for 5 minutes with no luck. :(

Any advice?

I'm sure I put the fuel filter back on there the correct way. In any case it doesn't SEEM like it would be the fuel filter since it starts up every time.
 
RE: Car dies after 3 seconds.

Retrace your steps. MAF plugged in? Intake tube sealed? You can't have any air leaks past the MAF sensor. Check the fuel filter for proper direction. I don't think it can be put in backwards, but most have an arrow for fuel flow. In our case the arrow will be pointing up.
 
RE: Car dies after 3 seconds.

The intake tube has a small tube that runs to the left valve cover. When I pulled the intake tube off the valve cover in order to get to the spark plugs I split this tube on one end. At that split I tried sealing the tube with some wide electrical tape. I'm guessing I might need to use some duct tape untill I can get a replacement.

I'm sure about putting the fuel filter on correctly, even if I wasn't sure the fact that the car starts every time I crank it is an indication that the fuel filter is passing petrol. :eek:
 
RE: Car dies after 3 seconds.

Fixed it. The air intake tube was not seated where it begins it's descent near the firewall.

:+
 
RE: Car dies after 3 seconds.

Don't feel bad, it's a common dilemma. Glad you found the problem.

Does it run better now with new plugs, fuel filter and clean MAF?
 
RE: Car dies after 3 seconds.

I pulled my back while doing something yesterday and can barely move. Maybe later on today I'll get a chance to get it out of the driveway.

... I did drive it around the block last night and it's gained all it's horsepower back and is definately running much better. I can't tell how much better untill I get it on the freeway, but the entire effort was worth it I'm sure.

I'll also be draining the tranny later this week and putting Mercon V in it. A shop installed the dipstick plug b/c it was leaking and put in the wrong stuff. :mad: Ohh well.

Driller. Do you by any chance have that link that shows you how to put the tranny cooler on? I have my tranny cooler sittin in the garage and still havent set it up. :+
 
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