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1994 Pontiac Grand Am ENGINE DIES WHEN THROTTLE IS CRACKED

Tiny
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  • 1994 PONTIAC GRAND AM
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 150,000 MILES
When I open the throttle and hold it open, the engine will immediatly lose power and die. If I open the throttle and let it close again it will sometimes die and sometimes not. It is a single overhead cam (vin 3) and has recently had the head gasket replaced. Thanks.
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Monday, April 21st, 2008 AT 2:37 PM

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Tiny
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https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/62217_GM_DLC95_Older_12.jpg


Cross these two terminals as shown, then turn the key on. Count the flashes, a 22 will flash as 2 flashes then a short pause, then 2 flashes, if more than one code is stored, the pause will be longer. The codes will display three times and end with 12. Write them down and post here. This connector is right under the middle of the dash...
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