1992 Chevy Lumina Euro Stalling

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BENKS
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I bought a Chevy Lumina Euro 3.1 about 2 months ago and it just recently began giving me problems with starting and stalling at stop lights and signs. At first i thought it was the battery because this didnt start happening until i let a friend borrow the car. He forgot to turn off the lights overnight so the next morning the battery was dead. Well i replaced it with an identical brand new one, but about 2 days later it began dying everywhere, which it has never done, and it also had issues with starting as well. I would try to start it, and it would start for a sec but when i tried to put it in gear it would just die. Then it started to just die right when it started up without me even trying to put it in gear. sometimes it would start up and run, but that seemed like a random occurance. But i have no idea what is causing this because i brought it to the mechanic and they couldnt find out the problem, some mechanics, but i was just wondering if anybody out there knows how to fix this?
Jan 11, 2006 at 12:40 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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look for vacuum leaks, It might be the MAF
Jan 12, 2006 at 9:59 AM
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HUBERT
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I have exacly the same problem.
I also did replace battery in my car and it dies like yours.
I took it to the mechanic but they did not find any problem.
Jan 13, 2006 at 8:43 AM

Suggested Repair

Check for vacuum leaks and inspect or test the mass airflow (MAF) sensor, as suggested by the expert.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1992 Chevy Lumina Euro 3.1 reported stalling at stops and intermittent starting problems that began after a dead battery was replaced. A mechanic could not identify the cause. An expert suggested looking for vacuum leaks and said the MAF sensor might be involved. Another user reported the same symptoms after a battery replacement, with no diagnosis from their mechanic.

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