jscblulu

Aight so if i crank my car up and take off it'll be alright but once i come to a complete stop the car jus dies on me. it doesn't even struggle, just shuts off. the only code im throwing is a code for running rich. i've replaced the battery and plugs. any help would be appreciated.

Bakeoff

you're throwing a code for running rich? be more specific....
How's the driveability aside from this? Does it start right back up? Does it keep killing?

roller3804

Does it stay idling when its warm? Check to see if the fast idle thermal valve is broken. It controls the idle till the engine is warmed up.

shutta

I kinda have the same problem. when it's real cold, it starts, then stalls, and then i turn the key again and it starts RIGHT up and doesnt have anymore issues....

Chuckles99SH

dont know about your start problem, but a fooked up O2 sensor would cause you to run rich. What mods have you done to your car?

jscblulu

yea the car will start back up, but more than likely the next time i come to a stop it'll shut back off. yes it holds idle when the car gets warmed up.

rawNArsxS

r u letting the car warm up b4 u take off? in the cold weather u should always let the car warm up b4 driving

roller3804

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Replace the fast idle thermo valve. Its under the Intake Manifold. If you have a friend with the same motor swap them out and see if that fixes ur problem.

jscblulu

alright i appreciate the help, ill try it and hopefully it works. could the o2 sensor cause this problem?

roller3804

possibly but the o2 sensor fouling out would most likely make the car run like **** all the time.