1988 Chevy Cavalier

1988 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
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BOBBYGUNZ25
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Engine Performance problem
1988 Chevy Cavalier 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

was driving fine than lost power when stepping on gas pulled off to side of road . put in a new fuel filtr and the car actully stated running again but when i pushed down on the accelerator to much it would start to stall out. i got it home and when it was just idling it was fine but as soon as i gave it gas it would stall and then wouldnt start until it sat for a few minutes now it just wont start.
Jun 6, 2010 at 11:10 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Lets do below for a start to determine if its fuel or spark related issue and get back asap.

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 3/16 away from ground-have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
Jun 6, 2010 at 11:20 AM
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