Engine starts then dies

Pintsize725 · 01-18-2014, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

There's so many small issues this could be. Start with cleaning filters and MAF's. After that even with no codes spark plugs, maybe coil pack. I can see this happening under warm/ hot conditions. Which could be idle issue that's off a little. Do you have Uprev?

No Uprev. Could a spark plug misfire cause it? My uncle said it sounded like one was misfiring last year. I took it to the dealership and asked them to check it out but was told they didn't find an issue.

SPOHN · 01-18-2014, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Pintsize725

No Uprev. Could a spark plug misfire cause it? My uncle said it sounded like one was misfiring last year. I took it to the dealership and asked them to check it out but was told they didn't find an issue.

Yes it could be. A code is not always thrown. If there's high mileage be a good time to change them all. Issues like this are mostly maintenance and a combination of all.

SouthArk370Z · 01-19-2014, 08:11 AM

Before pulling sparks plugs/coils, I'd try the easy stuff. Cleaning the MAFs is a super easy job - remove the two small screws that hold each MAF in and spray 'em down with MAF cleaner, let dry for a few seconds, reinstall.

Edit: First thing I would do is see if any DTCs have been thrown.

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