1997 Chevy Cavalier dies

1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
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HEEEELP
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1997 Chevy Cavalier 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

when the car gets to running temp and i turn off eng. when i start back up and it is still hot it cuts out and dies on take off replaced coils and fuil presser relay still do it need help bad
Mar 11, 2009 at 9:41 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check fuel pressure/throttle position and manifold absolute pressure sensors
Mar 11, 2009 at 10:31 PM
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where wold i find the manifold absolute pressure sensors ? or throttle position location
Mar 12, 2009 at 7:18 AM
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RASMATAZ
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MAP is mounted on top of throttle body

TPS on throttle body assembly
Mar 12, 2009 at 12:28 PM
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It could also be the cam sensor that the coils are mounted on, pull it out and see if there is any cracks in the sensor neck (after cleaning it off with carb cleaner or if it is swollen.
Mar 12, 2009 at 12:49 PM
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