Hello. MY car is stuck at a club; I need it asap to get to school/work. I was just sitting there idleing in the parking lot and the car died. A few times(3-4) over the past couple of months the RPM's dipped quite low(almost 0) while at stoplights. I tapped gas and everything went to normal. When I try to start it it cranks and starts ,revs up to about 3k and then instantly drops back to 0 and shuts off.
I checked for a code but got none. tightened plugs at distributor,etc...
Don't know what it could be. ANY help or INFO would be greatly appreciated. The motor is a mini-me(dx block/ex head) in a 92 cx and has been in for 15k+ miles.

PLZ HELP> THANKS

 

ttt

 

Not sure what it could be so dont judge me on it, but have you checked the alternator?

 

sounds like the IACV.

 

idle air control valve?

 

thats funny cause i have a ls swap in my ej1 and sometimes my rpm's dip low at stoplights...i tap it and it's all good...and sometimes there is hesitation in 1st gear...dont want my car to die at a club...looks like ill be under my hood this weekend

 

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yes. sounds like it won't hold an idle. or check the throttle rotor on the front of your throttle body. make sure it is still sitting on its' screw.

edit: does it stay running if you hit the gas?


Modified by brick top at 4:02 PM 2/27/2007

 

no, if i hit the gas it does nothing. The fuel pump is on andhe throttle able is hhokd up, those are aboutthe only things i culd think to check last night.

If it doesnt respond and rev when i hit the gas, does that sound like the iacv, or possibly something else. any other input?

thanks alot guys.

 

maybe main relay or something in the dizzy.

 

hey guys.
Im gonna ride out to my car tomorrow.. Does anyone know how much a main relay is and if the carry them at autozone/advancedauto or do you needto get it at the dealer. Isn't it just a plug in the dash? im pretty sure i put a new one in when I was first building my car... Any way: clean iacv, clean TB, Adjust screw(maybe),replace main relay if possible, check all lines and hoses. Thats my plan, and i sure as f*ck hope i can get my girl rollin tom.

thanks again everyone. i apreciate the help.

Rob

 

ttt for any other input/advice.

 

Did you get a chance to check over anything yet. If not check a few things like spark and fuel to try and narrow down the problem.

 

hey everyone. I rode up to work on my car and see if i could get it running. It started right up. I didnt do anything to it. I got it home and cleaned out the throttle body and intake manifold and Topped the coolant. Tomorrow im gonna clean the iacv really wel and adjust my idle. It's currentle idling low, jumping around between 250-550 rpm.

thanks for all the input everyone.

Rob

 

My sohc vtec Del Sol does exactly the same thing...
I'm afraid

 

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good to hear. i wonder what it was? but hopefully doesn't happen again.

 

I would personally test for spark and also check the ignition coil.

I had an EF that died at a stop sign and wouldn't start. I towed it home behind a truck and began testing. 100.00 later driving again.