Engine shuts off while driving and is hard to restart

1984 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
106,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TOMMYMARRS
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My car with crossfire injection will shut off after a little driving then will not start until sometimes 30 minutes to 4 or 5 hours. I have replaced fuel pump and filter, and fuel pump relay and checked all fuses, not sure what else to do. Help!
Mar 30, 2021 at 6:21 PM
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STRAILER
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I have seen the engine coolant sensor cause this issue but we should run the codes first. I have also included a guide to help as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/buick-cadillac-chevy-gmc-oldsmobile-pontiac-gm-1983-1995-obd1-code-definitions-and-retrieval-method

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-cranks-excessively-before-starting

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.


Apr 1, 2021 at 4:53 AM
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