car runs at idle give it gas dies

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82BOOWAGON
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i have 91 nbuick regal 3.1 ltr runs at iddle give it gas car dies ive replaced fuel pump press reg map sensor ignition module coil packs plugs wires tested tps its good please help
Jul 7, 2011 at 12:48 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Have you checked the actual fuel pressure?Also have you checked for a restricted fuel filter or exhaust?Also have you checked for codes?
Jul 7, 2011 at 12:52 PM
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UNDUMBYOUNG
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You sure have thrown enough money at it. Older cars are harder to diagnose, but my first thought would have been the throttle position sensor. It tells the system that you hit the gas and if it is not sending its signal, then when you hit the pedal, a lot of air will go in and the system will not inject more fuel. This means that you will get either a weak combustion or no combustion at all and the engine will stall.
Sep 19, 2011 at 12:48 PM
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